Title: Column-Matic Setup Last modified: August 20, 2016 --- # Column-Matic Setup * Resolved [jaydokie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jaydokie/) * (@jaydokie) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/) * Site: [http://roundhousetalk.com](http://roundhousetalk.com) * I installed the Column-Matic from the WP Dashboard plugin screen. I activated it. And then I tried to use some code as instructed by WP for the plugin. I placed the code into the css script and then tried to place the suggested code to begin and end columns in the HTML for the page. Nothing worked and I tried some different things and then got confused. I want a newspaper column look mostly for a large part of the front page if possible, or if not, then for the entire page. I want the sidebar to remain if possible. I am new so I need specific guidance. Like what code and where to place in the css script, and then what code and where to place column 1 and column 2 in the page HTML. I have been trying all day and with different plugins that I’m not sure would accomplish what I wanted. Can someone please help me? I am using the twenty eleven theme. This is important and I would appreciate any prompt response. If I am using the wrong plugin, please advise. Thanks. * [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/column-matic/](http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/column-matic/) Viewing 10 replies - 1 through 10 (of 10 total) * Plugin Author [Baden](https://wordpress.org/support/users/baden03/) * (@baden03) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137194) * jaydokie, sorry that you have been banging your head on this all day. If you like, we’d be happy to set up a sample on your site. Just create a temp admin account and email the login details to: support (at) twinpictures (dot) de We’ll get you squared away. * Thread Starter [jaydokie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jaydokie/) * (@jaydokie) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137203) * Ok just set you up. E-mailed to [support@twinpictures.de](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/support@twinpictures.de?output_format=md) Is that correct? Password is mailed to that account with administrator role.Thanks so much. * Thread Starter [jaydokie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jaydokie/) * (@jaydokie) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137205) * I guess the page name is “News All Across Indian Country.” Guess if it looks ok, the entire page could be column format starting after the slider at the top. I would want the intro description which is before the slider left out of a column if possible. Thanks. * Plugin Author [Baden](https://wordpress.org/support/users/baden03/) * (@baden03) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137207) * which page/post do you want this set up on… hit us up on email, as this thread will not help others. * Plugin Author [Baden](https://wordpress.org/support/users/baden03/) * (@baden03) * [13 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137213) * Alright, we see what your problem was. * 1. the shortcode: * ``` [column class="column1"]content[/column] [column class="column2"]content[/column] [end_columns] ``` * is what goes in your post or page (not your style.css file) * 2. the class definitions * ``` .column1 { width: 45%; } .column2 { width: 45%; margin-left: 10px; padding-left: 10px; } ``` * go in your style.css file. all of this is explained in detail in the [column-matic documentation](http://plugins.twinpictures.de/plugins/column-matic/documentation/). * your working example is set up at: [http://roundhousetalk.com/?page_id=907&preview=true](http://roundhousetalk.com/?page_id=907&preview=true) * and we also inserted the columns on the front page: [http://roundhousetalk.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=22&action=edit](http://roundhousetalk.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=22&action=edit) * and the editorials: [http://roundhousetalk.com/editorials/](http://roundhousetalk.com/editorials/) * [margaretamoroso55](https://wordpress.org/support/users/margaretamoroso55/) * (@margaretamoroso55) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137535) * Hello from Maryland! I download column-matic and viewed the documentation. I am not familiar with code which is why I chose wordpress. My site is theoutdoorepicurean. com. I would like to set up two columns for pictures of all sized with borders. Can you help this newbie out. * Many thanks. _[email address moderated – these forums do not provide support via email] _ * Cheers, * Margaret * Plugin Author [Baden](https://wordpress.org/support/users/baden03/) * (@baden03) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137536) * Hello Margaret, * You have three options: **Good Enough:** * ``` [column width="45%"]content[/column] [column width="45%" margin_right="5%"]content[/column] [end_columns] ``` * This will allow you to change the width as you need directly within the shortcode. Pro: easy, and requires no additional work Con: a bit messy, and not suited for more than a few sets of columns * **Better:** * ``` [column class="column_left"]content[/column] [column class="column_right"]content[/column] [end_columns] ``` * And then enter the following under the Column-Matic Options page under Custom CSS: * ``` .column_left, .column_right { width: 45%; } .column_right { margin-left: 5%; } ``` * Pro: cleaner and better suited for more than a couple sets of columns. Cons: It involves very basic CSS… which is a very useful skill to get familiar with. Note: Both of these methods are shown with examples in the [documentation](http://plugins.twinpictures.de/plugins/column-matic/documentation/). * **Pro and/or Lazy:** We will set it up for you via our very reasonable [support pack](http://plugins.twinpictures.de/products-page/support/column-matic-premium-support/) Pro: It only costs 15 bucks Con: It costs 15 bucks… and you miss out on your first adventure with CSS * Let us know how it goes! * [margaretamoroso55](https://wordpress.org/support/users/margaretamoroso55/) * (@margaretamoroso55) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137537) * Thanks for the quick response. I want to learn CSS and appreciate the information. Do I enter the code thru my hosting account which is Bluehost. And if so, where do I insert it. I would like to utilize the better formatting. * Thank you. * Margaret * [margaretamoroso55](https://wordpress.org/support/users/margaretamoroso55/) * (@margaretamoroso55) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137538) * Hey, after trying to figure this out, I have gone ahead and took the route of paying the fifteen dollars in the hopes that the customer support will help me figure out css. * Margaret * Plugin Author [Baden](https://wordpress.org/support/users/baden03/) * (@baden03) * [13 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/column-matic-setup/#post-3137539) * We’ll get you squared away. Please post back with a review of the support, once we are done. 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