WordPress Elementor Cheat Sheet

Elementor Basics:

• Edit Page: Use Elementor to edit pages or posts directly.
• Add New Section: Click the “+” button to add a new section to your page.
• Add Widget: Drag and drop widgets from the left panel onto your sections.
• Column Structure: Customize column layout easily by adding or removing columns.
• Style Tab: Access the Style tab to customize the appearance of sections and widgets.
• Advanced Tab: Find additional customization options in the Advanced tab.

Sections and Widgets:

• Section: The basic building block of your page, containing columns and widgets.
• Heading Widget: Add titles or headings to your page.
• Text Editor Widget: Insert and format text content.
• Image Widget: Add images to your page.
• Button Widget: Create customizable buttons.
• Spacer Widget: Add space between elements on your page.
• Icon Widget: Insert icons from various icon libraries.

Style and Design:

• Typography: Customize font styles and sizes for text elements.
• Color Picker: Set color schemes for various elements on your page.
• Background Settings: Add background images or colors to sections.
• Border and Box Shadow: Apply borders and box shadows to elements.

Layout and Positioning:

• Width and Height: Adjust the width and height of sections, columns, or widgets.
• Margins and Padding: Set margins and padding for precise spacing.
• Positioning: Use the position settings to control element placement.

Responsive Design:

• Responsive Mode: Check and edit your page’s appearance on different devices.
• Hide on Devices: Hide specific elements on desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Templates and Blocks:

• Save as Template: Save sections or entire pages as templates for reuse.
• Elementor Blocks: Insert pre-designed blocks to speed up page creation.

Advanced Features:

• Custom CSS: Add custom CSS to override default styles.
• Global Widgets: Create and manage widgets globally for consistency.

WordPress Integration:

• Dynamic Content: Use dynamic content options for integration with WordPress features.
• Post and Archive Widgets: Display dynamic post-related content on your pages.

Elementor Pro Features:

• Theme Builder: Customize header, footer, and other theme elements.
• WooCommerce Widgets: Integrate and style WooCommerce elements.

Shortcodes:

• Shortcode Widget: Use the Shortcode widget to insert custom shortcodes.