Customization draft FAQs

NB these are drafts in progress for the eventual Customize documentation that will go on the main site.

= Basic customization =
 * How do I choose a style for my journal?


 * What public journal styles are available on Dreamwidth?


 * How do I select a certain journal style from the customization page?


 * How do I make simple changes to my journal appearance?


 * How do I change my journal's colors?


 * How do I change the wording of links in my journal?


 * How do I add a header or background image to my journal?


 * How do I change the font in my journal?


 * How do modules and sidebars work?


 * What is a link list?


 * How do I change the display of tags?

= Advanced customization =


 * How do I use CSS to change details or redesign my journal appearance?


 * How do I modify a particular part of my journal style?


 * How do I change the size and position of entries in my journal?


 * Where can I learn more about CSS effects?


 * What CSS classes are available in public journal styles?


 * What is the advanced customization section?


 * How do I make changes to the HTML of a journal style?


 * How do I create a custom journal style?


 * What are the S2 layers?


 * How do I create a theme layer for a journal style?


 * What is a language layer? How do I change my journal's language?


 * What are the default S2 properties?


 * Which S2 functions should I override in my custom layout?


 * Why is there no S1 style system on Dreamwidth?


 * How do I use a journal style from another site on Dreamwidth?