Customization draft FAQs

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

Basic customization

  • 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?
  • 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?