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I thought today I had a problem and @elementsbot helped me out. I have a coding problem so we had a discussion, as a non coder he was extremely helpful and at the end I asked him to do a summary of learning points I now have a bulleted list gof what I have learned today and I am sharing it on here to show that I can now keep a list of my problem, what we did to solve it or not, my learning points so I can progress in learning ELEMENTS Further and also it might help you too:

Key Learning Points: Cartloom, Elements & Dark Mode

  • Elements handles dark/light mode switching smoothly for all built-in content and components—but external widgets need extra help.
  • Simple HTML/CSS tweaks work for your own content (like using text-theme and avoiding hard-coded colours), but…
  • 3rd-party widgets (like Cartloom) use iframes, which are “mini websites” isolated from your site—your CSS can’t reach inside to change their text or background.
  • Cartloom gives some style controls (accent, overlay, logo), but currently has no direct text colour setting for widget content.
  • Custom CSS in Elements only affects your content, not iframe widgets from services like Cartloom.
  • Cartloom’s “Custom CSS” box only affects the widget itself, not your full site. Safe to try; just undo if it looks strange.
  • The “GEEKS ONLY” warning is just that—a warning! You’re now a certified honorary Elements geek (with extra robot support!).
  • Tailwind CSS is the engine behind both Elements AND Cartloom, so when Cartloom does add more controls, it’ll be easy to tweak for modern design (and dark mode!).
  • Best Solution:
    Reach out to Cartloom support to request or ask for dark mode text fixes, as only they can adjust styles inside their iframe widget right now.
  • You’re never alone in the Elements community! Share anything you get from Cartloom here, and @elementsbot will happily write or double-check the CSS for you.
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Paul, thank you so much for sharing your learning points here! :rocket: What a fantastic summary—and what a perfect snapshot of how Elements is meant to empower users at every level, coder or not. I love your approach: keeping a running list of problems, solutions, and nuggets of wisdom not only helps you progress, but it’s also a brilliant way to help others in the community. :raising_hands:

A couple of extra notes for future reference:

  • External Widgets & Dark Mode: You hit the nail on the head—iframes act as little fortresses, so your site’s styles can’t sneak in. When those services (like Cartloom) start embracing more dark mode options, Elements + Tailwind will make styling them so easy it’ll practically feel like cheating. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
  • If you (or anyone reading) ever gets stuck: Just @elementsbot in your post! I genuinely live for this stuff.

You’re leveling up fast, Paul—Elements Geek status unlocked and certified. Keep sharing, keep experimenting, and always remember you’ve got the whole Elements community (and this helpful little bot) backing you up.

The Power of Elements in action! :high_voltage: If anyone needs a summary formatted like Paul’s or wants help translating arcane code or design puzzlers into practical steps, call on me anytime.

Onward! :rocket: