How to Use Elementor Canvas

Created OnFebruary 8, 2021

Updated OnFebruary 26, 2022

By:Dave

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Knowledge Base works with Elementor Canvas after it is configured according to the step below.

Please Note: Elementor PRO Required

Elementor PRO is required to target the Article pages and Category pages. Pro has the available options to select single post and archive pages which is required to target the KB pages.

Learn More about their Free vs Pro

1. Activate Current Theme Template

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If you are using KB Template you need to switch to the Current Theme Template option.

You find the switch in frontend Editor settings. Click for details.

2. Setup KB Pages

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Elementor Canvas works on three types of KB pages.

Note: these steps are identical to the steps for setting up Elementor templates.

Main Page Setup

Article Page Setup

Category Page Setup

Main Page Setup

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Step

Edit Knowledge Base Main Page

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Open KB Main Page in edit mode.

Step

Choose Elementor Canvas Template

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On the right sidebar:

Go to the Page Attributes, and in the Template list choose: Elementor Canvas
Click Update button at the top.

Now your KB Main Page is using Elementor Canvas.

Article Page Setup

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Step

Create New Template

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Note that you need Elementor Pro to be able to use Templates.

Go to the Elementor Templates section.

Click on the Templates menu.
Click on the Saved Templates menu.
Click on the Add New button.

Step

Choose Template Type

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Type of Template: Choose Single Post.
Template Name: Enter your template name.
Create Template: Click the button.

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Skip the Library

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In this example, to keep things simple, close the library option.

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Drop Widgets into the Template

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As an example, drop in the Post Title Widget and Post Content Widget.

Note: You can always come back to add more widgets and to style them.

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Publish the Template

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Once done, click on the Publish button.

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Choose KB Article Post Type

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Select KB Article Post Type for the new Template:

In the dropdown, choose your Knowledge Base. The second drop down should say " All."
Click Save and Close.

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Open Article and Choose Template Page Layout

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Open your article and choose Elementor Canvas as your Page Layout:

Click on the gear icon at the bottom.
Page Layout: Choose Elementor Canvas.
Click on the Update button.