{"id":722,"date":"2026-06-10T05:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T05:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.wpinterface.com\/?p=722"},"modified":"2026-06-10T05:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T05:20:06","slug":"main-header-configuration-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docs.wpinterface.com\/main-header-configuration-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Header Configuration Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our theme offers a powerful and flexible header builder built directly into the WordPress Customizer. This guide will walk you through setting up and styling your main header.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing the Header Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the header settings, navigate to <strong>Appearance \u2192 Customize<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard, then go to <strong>Header \u2192 Main Header<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Header Layout Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme provides predefined layout structures for your header elements (like your logo and navigation menu).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Header 1:<\/strong> Standard layout with the logo on the left and the navigation menu aligned to the right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Header 2:<\/strong> Centered layout where the logo is positioned above the navigation menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Header 3:<\/strong> Split layout with the logo on the left, navigation on the right, and additional space for widgets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To change your layout:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the <strong>Header Layout<\/strong> section, click on the visual representation of the layout you prefer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customizer preview will update immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Header Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control how the header container aligns with the rest of your site content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content Width:<\/strong> The header elements align with the maximum width of your site&#8217;s main content area. This is the recommended setting for boxed or standard layouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Width:<\/strong> The header container stretches edge-to-edge across the screen, ideal for modern, wide-screen designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Header Widgets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding extra functionality to your header is easy using Header Widgets. You can add elements like a search icon or a call-to-action button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to add a widget:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Header Widgets<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have two widget locations: <strong>Left<\/strong> and <strong>Right<\/strong> (relative to the navigation menu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Add Widget<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose between available widgets such as <strong>Search<\/strong> or <strong>Button<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize the widget settings (e.g., button text, link URL).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Widget Separators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use multiple widgets, you can add a stylish separator line between them. Under <strong>Widgets Separator<\/strong>, choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>None:<\/strong> No separator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular:<\/strong> A straight vertical line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slanted:<\/strong> An angled separator line for a dynamic look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device Visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control exactly where these widgets appear. Use the <strong>Device Visibility<\/strong> dropdown to show widgets on all devices, or hide them specifically on mobile, tablet, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Design &amp; Styling Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Business Interface theme gives you granular control over the colors and styling of the header area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down to the <strong>Design Options<\/strong> section to access these settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Control the background of the entire header area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solid Color:<\/strong> Choose a flat background color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gradient:<\/strong> Create a beautiful color transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Image:<\/strong> Upload a background image for a textured or photographic look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Font Colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize the text colors within the header:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tagline Color:<\/strong> If your site tagline is displayed in the header, change its color here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Color:<\/strong> The color of standard links and navigation items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Hover Color:<\/strong> The color links change to when a user hovers over them with their mouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add definition to your header by applying borders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add borders to the <strong>Top<\/strong> or <strong>Bottom<\/strong> of the header.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define the <strong>Style<\/strong> (solid, dashed, dotted), <strong>Color<\/strong>, and <strong>Width (in pixels)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Separator Color:<\/strong> If you enabled widget separators above, you can define their exact color here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving Your Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you are happy with your header configuration, click the blue <strong>Publish<\/strong> button at the top of the Customizer to apply the changes to your live site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our theme offers a powerful and flexible header builder built directly into the WordPress Customizer. This guide will walk you through setting up and styling your main header. Accessing the Header Settings To access the header settings, navigate to Appearance \u2192 Customize in your WordPress dashboard, then go to Header \u2192 Main Header. 1. 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