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title: "How to make a specific slide active in a WordPress Carousel?"
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# How to make a specific slide active in a WordPress Carousel?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks includes the Carousel Anything block, allowing users to easily choose any slide as the active slide.
- Users can set a specific slide as active by selecting the slide number from the Active Slide dropdown under the Carousel Layout tab.
- The Carousel Anything block requires installation and activation of Nexter Blocks to function properly.

With most WordPress carousel sliders you don’t get the option to make a specific slide active by default. So if you want to make a specific slide active in a carousel slider it can be a bit challenging but not so with the Carousel Anything block from the Nexter  Blocks. With our Carousel Anything block, you can easily choose any slide as the active slide.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks* Carousel Anything block, [click here](/docs/carousel-anything-block-settings-overview/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks*, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-advanced-carousel-sliders/)

To do this add the Carousel Anything block on the page and follow the steps -  

1. Create the slides in the **Content** tab. 

2. Then from the **Active Slide** dropdown under the **Carousel Layout** tab choose the slide number you want to set as active.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-anything-carousel-layout-active-slide-new.png)

Also, check [How to show/hide Arrows & Dots in WordPress Carousel slider](https://nexterwp.com/docs/showhide-arrows-dots-in-wordpress-carousel/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if my specific slide isn't showing as active in the carousel?**
A: If your specific slide isn't showing as active, ensure you have selected the correct slide number from the Active Slide dropdown under the Carousel Layout tab. This step is crucial because if the wrong number is chosen, the intended slide won't activate. Double-check that the Carousel Anything block is properly installed and activated as well.

**Q: What settings work best for making a specific slide active in a WordPress carousel?**
A: The best practice is to create your slides in the Content tab first, then select the desired slide number from the Active Slide dropdown in the Carousel Layout tab. This ensures that the slide you want to highlight is displayed correctly when the carousel loads.