Moving Sidebar from Right to Left

 

Question:

How can I move the sidebar from the right to the left?

sidebar-left

 

Answer:

1) Log into WordPress
2) Click on “Appearance” -> “Editor”
3) A file called “style.css” should load by default. If not select it from the bottom of the file list on the right.
4) Type of copy/paste the following:

#sidebar {float:left; padding-right:17px; border-right:1px solid #E1E1E5;}
#content {float:right;}

 


 

Alternative Option for Advanced WordPress Users

The following should not be attempted if you do not have experience with WordPress Page Templates.

You can create or modify a page template if you would like to only have selected pages with a Sidebar on the left.

1) Use an FTP or Filemanager to access your WordPress Install and the Smallbiz Theme
Typical Filepath: yourdomain/wp-content/themes/smallbiz
2) Open a page template of choice such as ‘Sidebar1.php’ and add the inline styles below
3) You can rename the page template (Template Name) and save and upload it as a new unique page template.
Or just save and upload and use it as ‘Sidebar 1′ page template.

sidebar-left-page

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