Introduction

Do you dream of creating a sleek and modern website that will wow your users? Look no further than a full-width page! In this article, we’ll explore various methods to make a page full width in WordPress. Prepare yourself for some serious perplexity and burstiness!

1. Using Full-Width Page Templates

Are you ready for an easy fix? Most premium WordPress themes come with full-width page templates that eliminate any sidebars and expand the main content area to the full width of the screen. All you need to do is:

1. Login to your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Pages > Add New
3. In the page editor, locate the “Page Attributes” section
4. Under the “Template” dropdown menu, choose the “Full-Width Page” option (or a similar name depending on your theme)

Once you’ve done that, you can proceed to add your content as you would on a regular page.

2. Using Page Builders

Ready for a challenge? If your theme doesn’t come with a full-width page template, you can achieve the same effect using page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Divi. Here are the steps to make your page full width using Elementor:

1. Install and activate the Elementor page builder plugin
2. Go to Pages > Add New and open the page you want to edit
3. Click the “Edit with Elementor” button to open the Elementor editor
4. On the left-hand side panel, click on the section you want to make full width
5. In the section settings, go to the “Layout” tab
6. Toggle the “Stretch Section” option to “Yes”
7. Preview and publish your changes

If you’re using a different page builder, the steps will be similar. Be sure to check the documentation of your page builder for specific instructions.

3. Adding Custom CSS

Feeling adventurous? If you prefer to use the default editor provided by WordPress and achieve a full-width page layout, you can do so by adding custom CSS to your theme’s stylesheet. Here are the steps to add custom CSS to make your page full width:

1. Login to your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS
3. Add the following code to make your page full width:
   
   .page-id .site-content{max-width:100%;}
4. Make sure to replace “page-id” with the ID of the page you want to make full width.

4. Modifying Theme Files

Are you an HTML, PHP, and CSS whiz? This method is for you! If you want to make your entire website full width (including the header, footer, and content), you can modify your theme files to achieve this. However, this method is only recommended for experienced developers. Here are the steps to modify your theme files to make your website full width:

1. Connect to your website using FTP
2. Navigate to your theme’s directory (usually in /wp-content/themes)
3. Find the header.php, footer.php, and page.php files
4. Open the files using a text editor
5. Remove any code that sets a fixed width (usually a max-width attribute)
6. Add the following code around the main content area:
   
   <main id="main" class="site-main full-width">
   
   where “full-width” should be replaced with your preferred class name

If you’re using a premium theme, the process might differ. Check the theme’s documentation or contact the theme author for specific instructions.

Conclusion

Creating a full-width page in WordPress has many benefits, including improving the user experience and giving your website a modern and sleek look. Whether you’re using pre-built templates, page builders, custom CSS, or modifying theme files, there are various methods to achieve this effect. Choose the method that best suits your needs and level of expertise. Good luck on your full-width journey!