How to Use Elementor Canvas
In this article, we will set up Elementor Canvas with Knowledge Base.
Activate Current Theme Template
First, 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.
Three Pages to Setup
Elementor Canvas works on three pages.
Note: these steps are identical to the steps for setting up Elementor templates.
Main Page Setup
Edit Knowledge Base Main Page
Go to the Edit screen of the page that contains the KB shortcode.Â
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Choose Elementor Canvas Template
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
Create New Template
Go to the Elementor Templates section. Note that you need Elementor Pro to be able to use Templates.
- Click on the Templates menu.
- Click on the Saved Templates menu.
- Click on the Add New button.
Choose Template Type
- Type of Template: Choose Single Post.
- Template Name: Enter your template name.
- Create Template: Click the button.
Skip the Library
In this example, to keep things simple, close the library option.
Drop Widgets into the Template
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.
Publish the Template
Once done, click on the Publish button.
Choose KB Article Post Type
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.
Open Article and Choose Template Page Layout
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.Â
Category Page Setup
Create New Template
Go to the Elementor Templates section. Note that you need Elementor Pro to be able to use Templates.
- Click on the Templates menu.
- Click on the Saved Templates menus.
- Click on the Add New button.
Choose Template Type
- Type of Template: Choose Archive
- Template Name: Enter your template name.
- Create Template: Submit.
Skip the Library
In this example, to keep it simple, close the library option.
Drop Widgets
As an example, setup your Template:
- Drop in the Archive Title Widget
- Drop in the Archive Content Widget.
- Drop in the Text Editor widget and some text to test this out.
Note: You can always come back to adjust your Template.
Publish the Template
Once done, click on the Publish button.
Choosing KB Article Post Type
Choose the KB Categories Post Type for your Template:
- In the first dropdown choose your Knowledge Base.
- Choose Categories under the Knowledge Base.
- The second drop-down should say "All".
- Click Save and Close.
Open KB Archive Page and Choose Page Layout
Open your KB Archive Page and choose the Elementor Canvas:
- Click on the gear icon.
- Page Layout: Choose Elementor Canvas.
- Click on the Update button.
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