# Theme Editor Typography issues with changing Alignment & Colour **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Tags:** elements\ **Created:** [May 19, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215 "2026-05-19T16:27:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LEZ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lez/32/35617_2.png) [@LEZ](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LEZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/1 "2026-05-19T16:27:02Z")
When I select the H1 style and edit it in the theme editor I cannot see the changes for alignment or the colour. As I change other parameters I see it change in the Site Editor, but I don’t see any change with the above mentioned parameters. As you see in the H1 edit Dialog you can see I have selected Align Centre and a dark font, but neither options change in Site Editor view. This is the right way to do this - right? L ![Screenshot 2026-05-19 at 10.09.04 AM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/7/a/7ac1ee62539a956519de28b4404113fe5f81b37c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![sbchasin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sbchasin/32/26943_2.png) [@sbchasin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sbchasin)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/2 "2026-05-19T16:47:30Z")
You have changed the name to BR H1. Try changing to that and see what happens. ---
**Author:** ![LEZ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lez/32/35617_2.png) [@LEZ](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LEZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/3 "2026-05-19T17:04:21Z")
Interesting. I’ll try that. Thanks. Umm - but why are some parameters changing? ---
**Author:** ![LEZ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lez/32/35617_2.png) [@LEZ](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LEZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/4 "2026-05-19T17:08:32Z")
Reverted back to H1 - no change. 😑 ---
**Author:** ![jenkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jenkman/32/5003_2.png) [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/5 "2026-05-20T15:18:12Z")
For this to work you must be using the Typography component. The Text component is not affected by the Theme Editor. ---
**Author:** ![LEZ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lez/32/35617_2.png) [@LEZ](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LEZ)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/6 "2026-05-20T21:18:30Z")
Thanks Steve. That makes sense. I’ll play with that. L ---
**Author:** ![jenkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jenkman/32/5003_2.png) [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/7 "2026-05-20T21:26:32Z")
also note, that the Markdown component will respond to the Typography Theme Editor as well. ---
**Author:** ![LEZ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lez/32/35617_2.png) [@LEZ](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LEZ)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-editor-typography-issues-with-changing-alignment-colour/56215/8 "2026-05-20T21:55:07Z")
To make sure I _got_ all this I asked an AI to summarize. Do y’all agree with its summation? In **[RapidWeaver Elements](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements/components/text)**, the primary difference between the **Text** and **Typography** components is **the structure and purpose of the content they hold**. [[1](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-component-qs/46939), [2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVInkOnWHjc&t=3)] **Text Component** - **Purpose** : Designed for **short, specific strings** like headings, taglines, labels, or text inside buttons. - **Structure** : Wraps content in a **single HTML tag** (e.g., `

`, `

`, or `

`). - **Styling** : Provides precise, granular control over a single block. You can easily add background images, gradients, and Tailwind CSS classes directly to the element. [[1](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements/components/text), [2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-component-qs/46939)] **Typography Component** - **Purpose** : Built for **long-form content** such as articles, blog posts, or mixed documentation. - **Structure** : Wraps multiple HTML blocks (like headers, paragraphs, and lists) inside a single `
`tag using “prose” styling. - **Styling** : Controlled primarily through global settings in the **Theme Editor**. This ensures that when you switch themes, all your long-form text (like `

` or standard paragraphs) automatically updates to match the new theme’s styles. - **Capabilities** : It is better suited for displaying content from **Markdown files** or the CMS, as it can handle complex styling (like mixed headers and paragraphs) within a single component. [[1](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/future-of-typography/50241), [2](https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/typography-in-design-systems-6ed771432f1e), [3](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-component-qs/46939)] **Comparison Summary** | **Feature [[1](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/text-component-vs-text-style-for-styling-text/46510), [2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-component-qs/46939), [3](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/future-of-typography/50241), [4](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements/components/text), [5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVInkOnWHjc&t=3)]** | **Text Component** | **Typography Component** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Best For** | Headings, buttons, short labels | Long articles, blog posts | | **HTML Tag** | Single (e.g., `

`, `

`) | Multiple tags inside `

` | | **Styling Basis** | Component-specific overrides | Global Theme Editor settings | | **Complexity** | Simple, individual blocks | Complex, multi-style blocks | _Interesting in that I was trying to create a global H1 style._