Over the past few years, I have worked with many WordPress theme templates. I have now decided to take the next step of learning to create my own WordPress themes.
I am now at the stage whereby I am looking to use the Bootstrap feature, in order to make my website responsive. I understand how to transfer files from the Bootstrap website and place them on my server, however I am at a loss on how they work with my website. Here area few questions:
I have already created a '[theme-name].css' to style my website. Will the Bootstrap CSS file automatically override my theme CSS file (s)?
When I transfer the Bootstrap files to my server, do I simply add the contents of my own stylesheet, the Bootstrap CSS file or call both CSS files together using the 'function.php' file?
When I transfer the Bootstrap files to my server, do I have to rename any of the files?
At present, I am currently calling my stylesheets, by inserting the following code in my 'functions.php' file:
function [theme-name]_script_enqueue() {
wp_enqueue_style('customstyle', get_template_directory_uri() . '/css/[theme-name].css', array(), '1.0', 'all');
wp_enqueue_script('customjs', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/[theme-name].js', array(), '1.0', true);
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', '[theme-name]script_enqueue' );
Referring to the above code, would I need to change the code to reflect the Bootstrap.css files or simply add another function for the Bootstrap files, so that they can both be called?
Apologies if my questions are using incorrect terminologies, as the Bootstrap functionality is a new set of files to me.
You should be able to just add another call to load the bootstrap css. Make sure you add bootstrap before your custom CSS.
See below
https://bootstrapbay.com/blog/customize-bootstrap/
You shouldnt need to rename any files providing you link them correctly in your function call.
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Good morning. I've two document CCS, one contain Material Design Lite CSS and other is been created by me for customize WP-login.
I'd ask if it's possible write some classes written in Material Design Lite CSS in one class created in my customize WP-login CSS?
Cause for customize WP-login I can't modify his HTML, so I can modify this file by creating another CSS and overwriting class of original WP-login CSS.
Add the following code to functions.php to have WordPress load your new stylesheet.
function custom_login_stylesheet() {
wp_enqueue_style( 'custom-login', get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/login/login-styles.css' );
}
add_action( 'login_enqueue_scripts', 'custom_login_stylesheet' );
Now any CSS you add to this stylesheet will be loaded for the login page. This enables you to change any part of the design to your liking.
You can refer this alos: https://torquemag.io/2016/08/customize-wordpress-login-page/
Hope this works for you.
Hi I have a WooCommerce plugin activated and a Mystile theme. I want to add a custom js file located at mystile/includes/js/custom-script.js. Ive read on how to add files through using wp_enque_script but it is not loading the js files when I view page source.
I have this code block on functions.php of my current theme which is Mystile, which should have added my custom js file
function add_custom_assets(){
//Load masonry CSS and JS files
wp_enqueue_script('masonry', get_stylesheet_directory_uri().'includes/js/custom-script.js',array('jquery'), '1', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts','add_custom_assets');
the above code does not work and I cannot see my JS file in source. I really dont know what I am doing wrong. I even tried wp_register_scripts but its the same thing.
The only change I did to the current theme was that I copied the templates folder from the woocommerce plugin directory to my current theme and renamed it woocommerce to override certain stuffs. Any suggestions
you should specify unique handles (so stuff don't get overridden)
function add_custom_assets(){
wp_enqueue_script('my-custom-script-handle', get_stylesheet_directory_uri().'includes/js/custom-script.js',array('jquery'), '1', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts','add_custom_assets');
This is not a ideal solution but a hack and it does work. Enqueue the script as wp_enqueue_style rather than wp_enqueue_script. It does load the script but is a very dirty solution. Still the question is open though
As part of a custom made plugin users can customize the core CSS file, but as some noobs probably will mess up the CSS file I have build in an option that allows a user to reset the CSS file.
I am looking for a small php snippet which will copy the plugin_core_org.css file and will override the plugin_core.css file with it.
files structure
- css
-- plugin_core.css(users can edit this file only)
-- backup_files
--- plugin_core_org.css
If you'll enqueue css files by wp_enqueue_style so you can do this:
wp_enqueue_style('custom-styles', get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/plugin_core.css');
wp_enqueue_style('original-styles', get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/plugin_core_org.css', array('custom-styles'));
The third attributte is dependences - handles in this array will be load before actual stylesheet.
More information about wp_enqueue_style you can find Here
I am making changes to an existing website that is based on WordPress (some javascript add-ins and a few PHP scripts for Ajax purposes).
Is their any proper directory that I should place all these files? I started off putting them in a folder in the root directory called assets, but then decided maybe they should go with the rest of the Wordpress template and javascripts files? Or should I keep them out of the wp- directories, and simply keep them in the assets folder?
I know its a trivial question, but I like doing things right- having them in directories that make sense.
You can keep all your javascript in a folder in your theme's directory, that is wp-content/themename/.
Concerning Ajax, it's implementation is different in WordPress. You must add a data variable called action in your ajax request and then hook it to a function in your functions.php file. Your ajax url should be wp-admin/admin-ajax.php available through admin_url( 'admin-ajax.php' ) in PHP.
Read AJAX in Plugins for examples.
If it is presentation related I believe you should place it in the corresponding theme folder. If it is a functionality you might want consider wrapping it inside a plugin and placing it in a plugin folder.
If you dont care about abstracting this change and making available to other themes, then I would just simply add it inside the theme folder. You have WP helper functions to get the web path to the current theme folder, or to include js from that folder.
The proper place in WordPress ecosystem is the folder wp-content, as this is the one that you preserve while doing WP upgrades, restorations or migrations.
In that folder, it could be part of a theme (/themes), a plugin (/plugins), an uploaded file (/uploads) or, if the situation requires, a custom folder (/my-custom-content).
/wp-content/themes/your-theme
Here, all presentation related code. It's a common mistake to place general functionality code in the theme's functions.php. The first question to be asked before placing custom functions in this file is:
If I change my theme, will I need this function?
See: Where to put my code: plugin or functions.php?
/wp-content/plugins/your-plugin
Let's say you need to enqueue some CSS or Javascript files, and this should happen whatever theme is being used.
The following sample plugin will load SWFObject (bundled with WP) in the page Map and the front page, as both contain a SWF Flash embed. And, in the rest of the site, it will load the WebFont Loader from Google CDN and a CSS file from within the plugin folder.
<?php
/** Plugin Name: My Enqueue Plugin */
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_so_16354990' );
function enqueue_so_16354990() {
global $post;
if( $post->post_name == 'map' || is_front_page() ) {
// Enqueue bundled script
wp_enqueue_script( 'swfobject' );
}
else {
// Enqueue from external location
wp_enqueue_script(
'my-web-font',
'//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.4.2/webfont.js',
array( 'jquery' ), // Dependencies
time(), // Version, use time to prevent caching
true // Enqueue on footer
);
// Enqueue from within plugin directory
wp_enqueue_style( 'my-css', plugins_url( 'css/my-plugin.css', __FILE__) );
}
}
/wp-content/uploads
Here, your theme or plugin should place all user uploaded content, so it can be managed through WP Media Library screen. And the content should survive any theme swap or plugin de-activation.
/wp-content/custom-folder
Many image gallery plugins use this approach to store their custom media library.
Another use is for Mobile themes, where custom user themes are placed in this folder, so not to lose it on plugin update (as everything in the plugin or theme folders is replaced on upgrades).
I have written a little PHP script that I have included via short-code into a WordPress page. Is it possible to only use a custom css file in the PHP script without it inheriting CSS elements from the WordPress theme?
If yes than how ?
Any styles included after the original stylesheet will override the previous styles (as long as they are qualified to the same level).
A better way of overriding styles would be to give your new page an ID and then in your new stylesheet you can use #NewID .cssSelectorToOverride {\*new styles\*}
This is a good article that can teach you about css selectors and precedence: http://www.vanseodesign.com/css/css-specificity-inheritance-cascaade/
Generally if the new style file is called after the previous file it will be over wridden, or else specify the style in the tag it self if its critical in some manner.
I hope this will do, if want more assistance provide example with your work.
thank you
open function.php file inside your root directory of WordPress theme. and just insert this function PFB, just change the directory, for js you don't need to connect a separate file because you can use footer.php and insert your js code in script tag it will work accurately.
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'radliv_child_enqueue_styles' ); function radliv_child_enqueue_styles() { wp_enqueue_style( 'custom-css-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/inc/assets/css/custom.css' ); } ;
You have to do two things:
give your snippet a parent div id, say "#mySnippet"
At the bottom of your css file, ad a section for #mySnippet elements. It is important to be at the bottom so it can override other properties if you must
A custom CSS files won't always work with wordpress because the platform requires a certain file structure, and if I'm not mistaken, all your css code has to be in style.css. This is why your snippet code has to be in style.css at the bottom (preferably well isolated from the rest with a comment line).
Now all the elements that you need to change would simply be preceded by #mySnippet. For example, your P tags in the snippet should be targeted as such:
#mySnippet p {
property:value;
}
This should take care of it..