Emily ([info]presents) wrote in [info]refuted,

s2 flexible squares - multifaceted

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Step by Step Instructions on How to Use the Layout

1. Go to your Customize page.
2. If you are using S1, switch to S2.
3. Under "Select a New Theme", type "Flexible Squares" in the Search box.
4. Click "Apply Theme" directly underneath the first search result.
5. Scroll down to "Choose a Page Setup", and click "Apply Layout" under "2 Column (sidebar on left)".
6. Click the button that says "Customize Selected Theme".
7. Click "Sidebar" on the left. Here you can decide what you would like to be displayed in the sidebar. You can choose any number or combination of these to be displayed. Remember, to customize the links, click "Links List".
8. Click "Custom CSS" on the left. Change "Use layout's stylesheet(s)" to No. This is extremely important!
9. Copy and paste one of the following into the custom stylesheet box and click "Save Changes":



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Since this post was too large for LJ, the grey layout has been moved here.



10. Go to your Manage Profile page. Under Bio, add the following:



PLEASE DO NOT NEGLECT THIS STEP.

REMEMBER, FOR FASTEST RESPONSE TIME, ASK ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE LAYOUT ON THIS POST!


Commonly Asked Questions


How do I add a header?
Find this:

#header {
font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
font-size: 12pt;
font-weight: normal;
letter-spacing: -1px;
background-color: transparent;
color: #9C9C9C;
text-transform: lowercase;
line-height: 14px;
}


Replace with this:

#header {
font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
font-size: 12pt;
font-weight: normal;
letter-spacing: -1px;
background-color: transparent;
color: #9C9C9C;
text-transform: lowercase;
line-height: 14px;
background: transparent url(URL OF IMAGE) top center no-repeat;
padding: ###px 0 0 0;
}



Change the ###s to the HEIGHT of your image. You'll need to upload your image to the internet. I suggest tinypic.com.

My entries are starting halfway down the page!
You have a wide image somewhere. Go lj-cut this, and it will work.

Can I edit the colours, etc.?
Sure, if you give me credit for the base code!

My layout looks all messed up?!
99% of the time, making sure you have set "Use layout's stylesheet(s)" to No will fix this.

Can I have my default userpic show up?
Sure, just find this:

.defaultuserpic img {
display: none;
}


And replace with this:

.defaultuserpic img {
padding: 5px;
background-color: #F7F7F7;
margin: 10px;
}


What if I don't want the sidebar? Can I have the layout without it?
Yep! On your main Customize page, find "Choose a Page Setup" at the bottom. Click "Apply Layout" under "1 Column (no sidebar)". Then, find the #maincontent section, and change the width from 69% to 95%. Then, change margin: 3px 50px 0 4px; to margin: 3px auto 0 auto;.

If you have any questions concerning the layout, feel free to ask. Also, PLEASE comment if you decide to use this! Thank you.

Credit to [info]ohappiness, who inspired this layout!
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[info]goshdarnheck

December 26 2007, 23:21:48 UTC 4 years ago

Fantastically done!
*mem*

[info]piinkrose

December 26 2007, 23:27:49 UTC 4 years ago

I likes it =) i'm gunna use! will credit! =D

[info]renataelliott

January 30 2008, 14:50:30 UTC 4 years ago

OMG, is that icon made from an America's Next Top Model photoshoot? If not, where is it from?

[info]beforethetale

December 26 2007, 23:28:40 UTC 4 years ago

I love this layouts!!! Great job!!

[info]jessieka

December 26 2007, 23:29:17 UTC 4 years ago

looks great. going to memory this and may be using it soon.

[info]rainbowjumpsuit

December 26 2007, 23:32:18 UTC 4 years ago

I am using it. Really beautiful!

I had a similar problem to "my entries are staring halfway down the page..."
but I lj-cut everything that looked like it was a problem, with no success. If you have a free moment, could you maybe see if you have any suggestions?

Anyway, lovely layouts. I'm going to credit you right now.

[info]presents

December 26 2007, 23:35:26 UTC 4 years ago

If it still doesn't work, try decreasing the width of #maincontent by a few percentages!

[info]sugarquilll

December 26 2007, 23:33:12 UTC 4 years ago

I really love this! Using soon.

[info]sugarquilll

December 26 2007, 23:50:21 UTC 4 years ago

more like using now! haha. ♥

[info]listeningirl

December 26 2007, 23:37:02 UTC 4 years ago

Thank you! Using right now.

[info]nixie_kallan

December 26 2007, 23:41:10 UTC 4 years ago

used the green one!

[info]crazy13eautifu1

December 26 2007, 23:41:16 UTC 4 years ago

Using the brown version, thanks a lot!

[info]lalita82

December 26 2007, 23:46:06 UTC 4 years ago

fantastic! saving to mems.

[info]starslightup

December 27 2007, 00:02:51 UTC 4 years ago

Taking the blue one, thank you!

[info]autumn_within

December 27 2007, 00:46:22 UTC 4 years ago

Using the gray layout. Thanks!

[info]my_candid_heart

December 27 2007, 00:49:05 UTC 4 years ago

These are gorgeous! Thank you for the step by step on how to add it with the new S2 style that LJ has.

THANK YOU THANK YOU!.
Using the blue version!

[info]impalalove

December 27 2007, 00:54:00 UTC 4 years ago

I, literally, just changed to a new layout about seconds ago. ;) But otherwise, mem+ this, because this is lovely. ♥!

[info]atearlydawn

December 27 2007, 01:48:09 UTC 4 years ago

OMFG!
You have outdone yourself, madame! So fucking gorgeous.

[info]smudged_sanity

December 27 2007, 02:05:06 UTC 4 years ago

I just found my new layout! I'm using "Black Ice" right now and thought the other day that I would love something similar but in white.

[info]rei_schneider

December 27 2007, 02:25:51 UTC 4 years ago

Gorgeous!
Thanks :D

[info]layrenelement

December 27 2007, 02:27:07 UTC 4 years ago Edited:  December 27 2007, 03:54:50 UTC

This is beautiful! I"ve been needing a new layout since the holidays are over. Will use the green one, and will credit you for it. Thanks!

For the first time, I've managed to figure out a layout stylesheet and even added my own header and put the default user pic back in. Thanks very much for your step by step instructions and the FAQ you provided, it was very helpful! :)

[info]bagatellery

December 27 2007, 02:42:57 UTC 4 years ago

So gorgeous! I'm adding to memories. ♥

[info]barilace

December 27 2007, 02:45:14 UTC 4 years ago

Pretty! I love the pink and turquoise colors. :)

Adding to memories.

[info]inahurricane

December 27 2007, 03:06:38 UTC 4 years ago

Looks great! I'll probably be using it in the near future when I decide which one I like ;) Thank you!

[info]autumnlove21

December 27 2007, 03:15:53 UTC 4 years ago

Gorgeous! Using the turquoise one, and have credited you!

[info]sylvaniusdreams

December 27 2007, 03:58:26 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks! :) Gorgeous as usual!

[info]scsy_blue

December 27 2007, 04:12:34 UTC 4 years ago

Really nice! i had a hard time deciding which one to use. Currently using pink, I think I will rotate every 2 months. :) Thanks for all your great works!

[info]ohcherub

December 27 2007, 04:20:42 UTC 4 years ago

Mae, you are magic! :D
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