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title: "Enhance Your Website’s Appearance With General Settings"
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date: 2023-04-18
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description: "Here you’ll find some general settings which will affect the entire website. Here you’ll find settings for the container, header, footer, sidebar, body style, selection text colour and maintenance mode. ..."
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# Enhance Your Website’s Appearance With General Settings

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter allows users to manage multiple containers for different sections like header, footer, and body.
- The Block Editor option in Nexter enables users to set specific widths for blocks, such as Block(Normal) Width to 800 and Container Width to 1200.
- Nexter provides a Maintenance Mode feature that allows users to display a temporary page while working on their website without needing an extra plugin.
- Users can customize who can access the website during maintenance mode by selecting options like Logged In or Custom based on user roles.

Here you’ll find some general settings which will affect the entire website. Here you’ll find settings for the container, header, footer, sidebar, body style, selection text colour and maintenance mode. 

![nexter customiser general](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-general.png)

## Container

Container is the area that contains all the content of a specific section. In Nexter, you’ll find multiple containers for different sections like header, footer, body, page, single post and archive post. From here you can manage all those containers.

For each container you’ll find three options - 

**Block Editor** -  If you are using WordPress block editor where you have different types of width for your content, you can use this option. With this, you’ll find two options **Block(Normal) Width** and **Container Width**.** **

When you use any block from The Plus Addons for Block Editor, you’ll get three width options **None**, **Wide width** and **Full width** for that specific block.

![the plus addon block width option](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-plus-addon-block-width-option.gif)

If you use these different types of widths on a single page the **Block Editor** option will be the ideal container option.

For example, we have three blocks with **None**, **Wide width** and **Full width**, width options on a page. 

Now in the **Page Container** section under the **Container** option in the customiser. We have selected  **Block Editor** from the dropdown and set **Block(Normal) Width** to 800 and **Container Width** to 1200.

![nexter customiser container block editor](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-container-block-editor-1.png)

This will set the width of the block with the **None** option to 800 and the block with the **Wide width** option to 1200.

It will keep the block with the **Full width **width option to full width of the page.

![nexter customiser container block editor demo](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-container-block-editor-demo.png)

**Container** - With this option, you can set a uniform width for your content. For example, we’ve set 1200 width in the **Content/Body** section, this will set the body container to 1200 and will make all the blocks to the same width irrespective of whatever width is selected for the block. 

This is ideal for using with page builders like Elementor or even WordPress block editor where you want to have the same width for all containers.

**Full Width** - With this option, you can set the container width to full width of the page. Once you select this option you can add left and right padding to the container in *px* or *em* unit. 

This will set all the blocks to full width irrespective of the width set on individual blocks.

## Header

From here you can hide the default theme header from the entire website.

![nexter customiser header](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-header-1.png)

Instead you can use the Nexter Theme builder to create custom header with The Plus Addons for Block Editor blocks. 

## Footer

Similar to the header, from here you can hide the default theme footer from the entire website and use the [Nexter builder](https://nexterwp.com/docs/nexter-theme-builder-explained/) to create custom footer.

![nexter customiser footer](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-footer.png)

## Sidebar

From here, you can set a sidebar for the entire website and individually for pages, blog posts and archive pages. Once you select a sidebar from the dropdown you’ll get an additional dropdown to select a specific sidebar from a list.

The option selected in the **Site Sidebar Layout** dropdown will become the **Default** option for **Pages**, **Blog Posts** and **Archives**.

![nexter customiser sidebar](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-sidebar.gif)

For example, if you’ve selected **Left Sidebar** from the **Site Sidebar Layout** dropdown, then **Pages**, **Blog Posts** and **Archives** with the **Default** option will show the **Left Sidebar**.

## Body Style

From this option, you can add background colour or image for body and container separately. You can also add space around the entire body from the **Body Frame** section.

![nexter customiser body style](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-body-style.png)

The **Fixed Body Frame** toggle will make the website scroll inside a container based on the value set in the **Body Frame** section, you can also add colour to that space as well. 

![nexter customiser fixed body frame](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-fixed-body-frame.gif)

## Select Text Color

From here you can style the text selection colour and the text colour when it is selected.

![nexter customiser selection text color](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-selection-text-color.png)

## Maintenance Mode

From here, you can enable the maintenance or coming soon mode on your website. This is a great feature if you are building a new website or upgrading your existing website, as it allows you to display a temporary page while you work on your website. Normally, you would need to install an extra plugin for this, but with the Nexter theme, you can enable this feature directly from the General Settings.

To enable the maintenance mode turn on the **Enable Maintenance Mode** toggle. Once turned on in the **Mode** dropdown you’ll find two options **Maintenance Mode **and **Coming Soon**, select the option based on your requirement.

![nexter customiser maintenance mode](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nexter-customiser-maintenance-mode.gif)

> *Note: There is no major difference between the two options. Only the message on the front end will change, if you don’t select a custom template.* 

In the **Who Can Access** dropdown, you have the option to select who can access your website while it's in maintenance or coming soon mode. You can choose between two options:

**Logged In** - This option restricts access to only logged-in users.

**Custom** - With this option, you can exclude users based on their user role, such as Administrator, Editor, Subscriber, etc. Selected user roles will not be able to access the website.

Additionally, you can choose a custom template for the maintenance mode or coming soon message from the **Select Template** dropdown. Using the [Nexter Builder](https://nexterwp.com/docs/nexter-theme-builder-explained/), you can create a custom template that fits your needs.

If you do not select a custom template, a default message with an image will be displayed.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What are the different container width options in Nexter?**
A: Nexter offers three container width options: Block Editor, Container, and Full Width. The Block Editor option allows for varying widths for different blocks, ideal for pages using multiple widths. The Container option sets a uniform width across all content, while Full Width stretches the container to the full page width, allowing for padding adjustments. Choosing the right option depends on your layout needs.

**Q: What should I consider when setting the body style in Nexter?**
A: When setting the body style, you can add background colors or images and adjust spacing around the body. The Fixed Body Frame option allows your site to scroll within a defined container, which can enhance the visual appeal. Be mindful of how these settings affect overall readability and user experience, especially on mobile devices.

**Q: How does the maintenance mode feature work in Nexter?**
A: Nexter's maintenance mode allows you to display a temporary page while working on your site. You can choose between Maintenance Mode and Coming Soon options, and restrict access to logged-in users or specific user roles. This feature eliminates the need for additional plugins, streamlining your workflow during site updates.

**Q: What is the best practice for selecting text colors in Nexter?**
A: When selecting text colors in Nexter, consider the overall color scheme of your website to ensure readability and aesthetic appeal. The settings allow you to customize the text selection color and the color when text is selected. This can enhance user interaction, making it easier for visitors to read and engage with your content.

**Q: Why might my sidebar not display correctly on certain pages?**
A: If your sidebar isn't displaying as expected, check the Site Sidebar Layout settings in Nexter. You can set a default sidebar for all pages, blog posts, and archives. If a specific page has a different sidebar selected, it may override the default. Ensure that the correct sidebar is chosen for each individual page to maintain consistency.