# A couple of questions (first build)

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**Created:** [March 1, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-first-build/54800 "2026-03-01T18:00:44Z")\
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I’ve just about finished the Home page of my first Elements build. I need a little direction on a couple of things.

How do I extend the grey box in “Subscribe to Our Newsletter” section to the edges (beyond the pink lines)?

Secondly, how do I center the sign up form?

RW 8 website I’m replacing: [https://cvacc.oneeleven.website](https://cvacc.oneeleven.website)

RW Elements build: [CVACC - Elements](https://oneeleven.website/cvacc-elements/)

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> [@dropgates](#):
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> How do I extend the grey box in “Subscribe to Our Newsletter” section to the edges (beyond the pink lines)?

Hi Eric,

to set the background color or other properties for the entire input field of the form, I use a parent container that houses all the form’s components.

Look at the screenshot of a simple, quick implementation.

_Kai_

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