Hotel Xenia WP Documentation
Complete product documentation for Hotel Xenia WP
Using Documentation
WordPress is a very useful tool for creating and delivering content to your audience. To make the best out of our theme, you are advised to carefully read this Documentation as it describes and explains all the available options.
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the right part of your screen there is a hamburger icon; use it to navigate to the sections, and have a real good time enriching your website with marvelous content.
For most compliance, when it comes to Theme Options, we are following the same structure with the one you ‘ll find in your installation. Inline references also exist to help you find the way through related settings.
Theme Installation and Setup
Installing WordPress
Under most circumstances, installing WordPress is a very simple process and takes less than five minutes to be completed. Many web hosts (e.g. Siteground) are now offering tools for automatic installation. However, if you wish to install WordPress by yourself, read about the Famous 5 Minutes Installation.
Below you can find some links about WordPress Installation
Installation through FTP
If for some reason you had problems installing the theme through wordpress then you can check out the following method:
- Download theme from ThemeForest and unzip the main zip file
- Locate theme_name.zip and extract/unzip its contents
- Use an FTP client (for example FileZilla) to access your host web server
- Transfer your unzipped theme folder to your server in the wp-content/themes/ directory.
- Once uploaded, go to Appearance > Themes and activate your theme.
- If you consider installing the child theme ( which is strongly recommended ), then repeat the FTP procedure for theme_name-child.zip file and activate this instead.
replace theme_name with the original name of the theme you purchased
Plugin Installation
The following plugins are bits of software that extend the functionality of the theme and are included in the theme package. When you install the theme, you will get a notification message in your WordPress admin informing you about the required and recommended plugins. You have to install them. For those who are not familiar with plugin management, please check WordPress Codex > Managing Plugins reference
- Plethora Features Library (mandatory). This is Plethora’s theme framework plugin that includes all shortcodes, widjets, custom post types and extra design settings, make sure that is always installed.
- Visual Composer (mandatory). Allows you to edit your content using an enhanced page builder. Make sure, you are using the version included in the package, as it is configured to work seamlessly with the theme. Please, note that we do not offer compliance with any licensed version of Visual Composer plugin other than the one included in theme Package.
- Contact Form 7 (recommended). Manages multiple contact forms. You can also customize the form and the mail contents flexibly with simple markup. Install and activate Contact Form 7 before importing content! Plethora Theme design is compatible with any form created using Contact Form 7. Note that for core functionality issues (non related to design), you should refer to the plugin documentation or contact the author directly.
Update Theme
The theme will be regularly updated to keep up with WordPress updates. So if you get notified about an update, follow the instructions :
- Login into your Themeforest account, go to Dashboad > downloads and download the theme into your computer
- Install an FTP program if you already do not have one (Filezilla is free)
- Retrieve your FTP login information from your hosting admin panel and login into your hosting via FTP
- Unzip the item main file
- Locate theme_name.zip* and unzip it. Make sure your unzipping software does not create an extra directory with the same name nested into each other.
- Locate the themes’ main folder on your FTP program ( should be something like: “YOUR_HOSTING_ROOT/YOUR_SUBDIRECTORY/wp-content/themes/” ) and drag and drop the local version in it. FTP program will give a warning that there is already a directory with the same name. Choose “replace all”.
- It will take from 2 to 10 minutes to replace all files. When you finish, login into your WordPress dashboard, go to Theme Options, and verify the new version. Child theme doesn’t need to be updated unless you made no changes to it and want the new cool screenshot.
- On occasion, a TGM notice will appear on top of your administration page to update the “Plethora Themes Features Library” plugin. Update it by clicking on the notice and clicking “Update” and “Activate” under the “Plethora Features Library” listing in the list that appears. Or, on the “Themes” page, click to view Theme Details and in the popup window, click “Update Plugins” button on the bottom.
*theme_name.zip is used as an example; in real case the .zip file will be titled as the theme you purchased.
The first and most important step to update your theme is to BACKUP your site and Database. There are plenty of ways of doing that. You can start from here: WordPress Backups
Using Demo Importer
You can easily import Demo content using Plethora’s Demo Importer:
Go to Admin > Tools > Demo Importer
Click on the Demo you like (currently only one demo is available).
Make sure you have installed all the plugins required. Otherwise the Go To Import Panel button will not be active. If a plugin does not exist, a red colored title is used, while an orange color will be used instead if a plugin is installed but has not been activated.
On the import panel screen, click on Import Demo and relax while each item is imported. Import procedure might last several minutes, depending on the demo selected
When the Import Demo button turns green, the import is completed. Visit you site to see the Demo.
General
In this section you can find General Options about the fundamental theme elements; Basic Colors, Typography, Icons of your Social networking, Breadcrumb indication and setting about Miscellaneous Elements like Back to Top, Container Size, Transparency Level e.t.c.
Basic Colors & Color Set Options
If you want to change the Basic Colors of the theme, this is the place. With the following options you can adjust the chromatic appearance of your website. You can use any of the given combinations to a specific page or post and even several of them to your page / post section.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Basic Colors
Select the Color of Body Background, Text, and Regular & Hovered Link Text, for the Basic Colors of your website.
Primary & Secondary Color Set
Select the Color of Primary Brand, Text and Regular & Hovered Link Text, for Primary and Secondary Color Set.
Light, Dark, White and Black Color Set
Select the Color of Background, Text and Regular & Hovered Link Text, for Light, Dark, White and Black Color Set.
Next to each object there is a picker to help you select from a variety of colors.
Typography
On this tab, you can select the fonts and related parameters of the theme. There are several options here to set.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select a Font Family and Fonts Subsets for Primary (content) and Secondary Font (heading, menus and selectors).
Select a Font Size and Font Weight for Primary Font (body and paragraph)
Select a Font Size for Secondary Font Size Base (logo, menus, headings, and selectors).
Heading Text Transform and Headings Font Weight: in these two options, you can set the appearance of the Headings. Use the drop-down lists to select an option for Transform and provide a value for Font Weight.
Buttons Text Transform: set the default case for text appearing on Buttons. Select a Transform from the drop down list.
Social Icons
Integration with social networks has become a standard in modern applications. On this tab, you can select the appearance of Icons originated to direct users to your social profile(s) and can be found in several locations on the website.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
For each Social Icon, there are three options; you can select a Title, a particular Icon from several Icon Libraries and add a URL link to your profile or page. You can delete a Social Icon or even add a new one.
Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb will help your visitors know exactly in which location they are and navigate easily through your website. On this tab, you can set the global configuration for Breadcrumb.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select a Prefix Text to be displayed before the Breadcrumb, a Home Page Anchor Text for the home page link and a Separator for the links. To format text use these HTML tags: span | i | em | strong | b.
Next, select if you want Current Page Link and Current Archive Page Text to appear at Breadcrumb. If you choose to display Current Archive Page Text more options will come up:
Current Page Text Pattern: customize the Text Pattern using %1$s to display current page number and %2$s to display the total pages number. You can also use these HTML tags to format text: span | i | em | strong | b
Current Page Extra Class: enter CSS class for current item to create custom styling.
Breadcrumb Container Extra Class: enter a CSS class here if you want to make a reference for the Breadcrumb container for use in custom styling.
To display Breadcrumb on each content type go to Theme Options > Content
Miscellaneous Elements
On this tab, you can configure the behavior and appearance of some extra elements. These settings are applied globally.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select, if you want the Back to Top Functionality to be enabled or not.
Set the Maximum Width of the Fluid Container or let it expand to the full width of the screen (Auto). This setting will be visible on large monitors.
Set the Global Transparency Level for various elements of the theme. Select a value from 0 (opaque) to 100 (fully transparent).
Page Loader Effect
Next, you can select if you want the Page Loader to appear or not. If you choose to appear, more options will come up:
Page Loader Logo Image: upload your own Logo while page loads. A transparent .png file will provide better results
Page Loader Logo Image: use a custom rotating .gif file to appear, while page loads.
Page Loader Background Color: select a color for the background, while page loads.
Header
In this section you can find all available Header Options. Probably the most visible part of your site as it always appears first when someone loads a page. You can customize the appearance & behavior of the Header, the Logo, the Menus, the Mini Navigation Tools and the Mobile Navigation Sidebar.
Header General Options
On this tab you can set the basic configuration of the Header.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select if you want the Container Type to be Default or Fluid.
From a graphical representation of five different variations, select a Logo & Main Navigation Layout to apply on your website globally.
Next, you can select if you want the Header to be Transparent or not.
Transparency Opacity Level: using the dimmer, select a value between 0 and 100%.
Extra Classes: if you want a special style for the header, insert one or more classes here, to handle in your CSS code.
Header Color Set Options
On this tab, you can set the Colors of the Header.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Using the chromatic picker, choose a Color for Header Background, Text and Regular & Hovered Link.
Header Section // Logo Options
The Logo is important as it illustrates your corporate identity, on this tab, you can adjust the behavior and appearance of it, to make it look as you like.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Using the graphical switch, select if you want the Logo to Appear or Hide from the Header.
Logo layout: you can select if you want Image or Title to appear and even combine the Subtitle with Image or Title respectively.
Next, you can choose an Image and upload it to your theme. You can even remove the Logo if you like.
Logo Dimensions
In the next three options, you can select the Dimensions, the Spacing and the Title Font of the Logo. There are available settings for: Maximum Image Size, Spacing and Title Font Options of the Logo for large/medium, small and extra small devices,
Header Section // Navigation Menu Options
It is very common to display a Menu on the header. On this tab, you can adjust the appearance, the content and the behavior of the Menu.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
In the first option, you can select if you want the Main Menu to appear in the header or not. If you select Display, more options will come up:
Main Menu Location: select from the drop-down list. If you clear the list by pressing (X), Primary Navigation will be used.
To manage Locations (change, add or delete) go to Dashboard > Theme Options > Advanced > Nav Locations
Multi Level Menu Behavior: select if you want child menu items to appear by Hovering or by Clicking on it
Menu Item Font Options: select a Text Transform from the drop-down list and insert a Font Size for the Menu Items.
Menu Item Font Weight: from the drop down list, select a value.
In the next three options, you can adjust the Padding of the Menu Items for large, medium and small devices. Insert the preferred values in the fields.
In case you mess up with one or more values and want to restore the original settings, go to the top or the bottom of the page and click on Reset Section.
Header Section // Sticky Header Options
The Header has the option to remain visible all the time or to go with the flow of the page. Apart from this, there are several more options here to configure header behavior and appearance.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select if you want Sticky Header on Scroll or not. This option will apply to all pages of the website except those you choose individually not to.
Next, from the drop down list select one of four combinations for the Sticky Header: On top or Bottom, Always Visible, On top but visible only after scroll and On Bottom and sticks on top after scrolling. Clicking on the (X) mark will apply the default option (always visible, on top). It’s a global setting, but you can override it individually in pages as well.
Scroll Offset Trigger: using the input field, insert a value (number of pixels) to declare the scrolling point beyond which the appearance of Alternative Sticky Header will be triggered. Note, it will also apply to Default Sticky Header if you have selected the “On top, visible only after scroll starts” from the drop down list.
Alternative Sticky Header Options (after scroll)
In the following Options, you can adjust the behavior of the Alternative Sticky Header.
Select if you want Alternative Sticky Header to be displayed or not.
In the next option, select if you want the Logo to be displayed on the Alternative Sticky Header or not and even set a Custom one. If you select a Custom Logo, more options will come up, where you can:
Select a Headed Logo Layout from four combinations including, Image or Title only and Image with Subtitle or Title with subtitle.
Select a Logo Image for the Alternative Sticky Header and upload your own as well.
In the next option, select if you want the Menu to remain visible on Sticky Header or not.
In the last five options you can adjust the appearance of the Alternative Sticky Header:
Select if you want the Alternative Sticky Header to be transparent or not and then using the slider set the desired value of Opacity Level. Next, select Background, Text, Regular and Hovered Link Color for the Alternative Sticky Header.
Always, don’t forget to Save Changes or else you will be prompted to do so when you try to leave the page.
Header Section // Nav Mini Tools
Nav Mini Tools is a feature that allows for various objects to be displayed in the header area next to the main menu. Depending on your need, select to display a call for action, a bookmark or a shopping cart button. It’s all up to you.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select if you want Nav Mini Tools to be displayed or not.
Next, switch on the Custom Mark up to enable the input field where you can insert your markup code, including HTML tags for maximum functionality.
Header Section // Mobile Navigation Sidebar Options
Mobile devices have become the most popular gateways to the internet. Customize the look and feel of your Menus for when your visitors are viewing on a mobile device.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Set a value between 0 and 3840 (in pixels) to indicate the Threshold after which the Mobile Menu will be displayed.
In the next two options, select if you want to Display a Label (for above and below threshold). If you select to Display a new option will come up. Insert a Label Text (for above and below threshold) in the available field and even use the basic HTML tags span | i | em | strong | b
Next, by using the switch select if you want to Display the Nav Icon (above threshold) or not.
Last on this tab, from the drop-down list, select the Widgets Area that you want to be displayed on the sidebar while on a mobile device. If you clear the list by clicking on (X), Mobile View Sidebar will be used as the default area.
Media Panel
Basic Configuration
Media Panel is an exciting feature allowing for various elements to appear withing the pages of your website. In this section, you can adjust the appearance and functionality of Media Panel, on a global basis. Custom configuration is also possible in each page or post.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select if you want the Media Panel to be displayed or not. If you select to Display, more options will come up:
Select if you want the Default Panel to display a Color, an Image or a Slider.
Select a Color Set for the Media Panel. There are five sets available.
If you want to edit the Color Sets go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors and Sets
Next, using the switch. select if you want to apply a Transparency effect on the Panel. Note that Revolution Slider uses its own settings. Thus the filter will not apply on it.
Fade Effect on Page Scroll: select if you need the page to fade while you scroll, or not.
Full Height: force Media Panel to display in full height. Like transparency, this will not apply on Revolution Slider as it makes use of it’s own settings.
Headings Group Styling
For when headings are present, in these options you can adjust several styling elements by entering padding values and font sizes. Note, the padding values will be summarized to produce the total padding.
Using the arrows or by entering numbers, select values for Veritcal Padding for medium and large devices, for small devices and, for extra small devices.
Image Background Height
Using the left and right arrows or by entering numbers, select values for Media Panel Height for large, for small and, for extra small devices.
The Heading Group Styling and Image Background Height are strictly connected to the dynamic stylesheet used by the theme. Therefore, settings are applied globally and cannot be overridden in per page options.
Content
In this section, you can find all Content Options. Manage all available post types like Blog, Single Page, Single Post, Single Room Post, Single Service Post, the famous 404 Page and the fabulous Search Page, adjusting the appearance and behavior of most visible elements. In the vast majority, changes will apply globally to current and future post except posts customized using within post options.
Blog Options
On this tab, you can adjust the appearance and various elements related to the catalog view of your posts. The tab is divided into three parts, referring to: Text Elements, Listing View, and Layout & Styling.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Text Elements
Select if you want to Display Title On Content or not. It’s possible you need to turn Title Off if you are using Media Panel to display titles.
Next, in the field insert the Default Title for catalog view.
Selected Taxonomy Title: select between Default Title and Taxonomy Title for when a taxonomy archive such as category or tag is displayed.
Selected Author Title: select between Default Title and Author Display Name for when an author archive is displayed.
Selected Date Title: select between Default Title and Selected Month for when a date view is displayed.
At this point, select if you want to Display Subtitle On Content or not.
Next, in the field insert the Default Subtitle.
Selected Taxonomy Subtitle: select between Default Subtitle and Taxonomy Title for when a category or tag archive is displayed.
Selected Author Subtitle: select between Default Subtitle and Author Bio for when an author archive is displayed.
Selected Date Subtitle: select between Default Subtitle and leave Empty for when a date view is displayed.
In the next field, insert a Title Text for when there are No Posts published.
In the last field, insert a Description Text for the case there are No Posts published.
In case you have installed and activated a speed optimization plugin like Super Cache, don’t forget to clear cache every after saving changes.
Listing View
Select if you want the Posts Catalog Type to be rather Classic or Compact.
Select if you want the Featured Media to be displayed According to Post Format, to Force Display Featured Image and even Do Not Display Image at all.
Select if you want to Display an Excerpt or Content while in Listing View. If you select Content, posts containing the tag “More” will appear.
In the next seven options, select if you want to Display Subtitle, Categories Info, Tags Info, Author Info, Date Info, Comments Count Info and “Read More” Button. The latter option if set to positive will bring up a new input field:
Insert a Text for Read More Button in the field.
Layout & Styling
Select a Page Layout from a variety of four: full view, with a sidebar at left or right and with wide borders. If you select a Sidebar to appear, a drop-down list will come up allowing to select one Sidebar to be displayed. If you click on the (X) button, the default Sidebar (Blog) will be applied.
To manage Sidebars again, go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars
Last, select a Color Set for Content Section. It will be applied to background, main column and sidebar. Remember, you can customize color sets by going to General > Basic Colors & Sets
Single Page View Options
On this tab, you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Single Pages. Although settings will apply to all current and new Pages, those who have already been customized separately will not be affected. The tab is divided into three parts, referring to Text Elements, Auxiliary Navigation and Layout & Styling.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Text Elements
Select if you want the Title to be displayed or not. This options could be useful if you are using Media Panel to display titles.
Select if you want the Subtitle to be displayed or not.
Auxiliary Navigation
Select a value (in ms) for Scrolling Speed of One Page
Select if you want to display Breadcrumb or not.
Layout & Styling
From a graphical representation of Page variations, select a Layout. You can have full page view, with a sidebar at left or right and with wide borders. If you select a sidebar to appear a drop down list will come up allowing to select a Sidebar. If you click on (X) the default Sidebar will apply.
To manage Sidebars go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars
Container Type: applying mostly on larger screens. This option allows for the design to be Default or Fluid, means, adjusted to screen size.
Content Section Color Set: select a color set for text and background on content section (for main column and sidebar). There are five available set you can use and even customize them in Theme Options > Generals > Basic Colors & Sets
Next, select a value (in ms) to adjust the Scrolling Speed of One Page.
Last, you can insert one or more new Extra Classes in the field and refer to them in a custom CSS for even more customized appearance (for advanced users).
Single Post View Options
On this tab, you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Single Posts. Settings will apply to all current and new pages except those who have been customized separately. The tab is divided into four parts referring to Text Elements, Media, Auxiliary Navigation and Layout & Styling.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Text Elements
The first seven options allows for selecting if you want to Display Title, Subtitle, Categories Info, Tags Info, Author Info, Date Info and Comments Count Info in the Single Post View
Media
The next two options allow to Display or hide the Featured Media and select a Display Ratio from a variety of values, including all popular size formats. The setting will apply to both single and listing view
Auxiliary Navigation
On the next four options, select to Display or hide the Next/Previous Room Navigation, and between Custom Labels or Post Titles for Labels Type. If you select Custom Labels, two more fields will come up: insert a Label Text for Previous Post and a Label Text for Next Post.
Layout & Styling
In the last options, customize the Layout and Styling of Single Posts View. Select if you want the Page to appear in Full Width, with a Sidebar at Left or Right, or with wide borders. If you select to display the sidebar, a drop down list will come up allowing to Select a Sidebar. If you click on (X) the default (Blog) sidebar will apply. If you need to manage sidebars go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars.
Content Section Color Set: from a variety of seven select one Set to define text, the background color on the main column and sidebar. If you need to customize a Color Set go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors and Sets
Single Room Post View Options
On this tab, you can set the default values for current and new Room Posts. Changes will apply to all posts except those you have customized settings separately. The per post Room Options is located under the text area every time you create or edit a post.
The tab is divided into eight parts where you have control over Text Elements, Media, Image Gallery, Auxiliary Navigation, Layout & Styling, Amenities, Client Testimonials and Advanced Settings.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Text Elements
At first, select if you want to Display Title, Subtitle, Room Category Label, Room Tag Label, Excerpt and Divider or not.
Media
Select if you want to Display Images or not. If you choose to Display Images, a new option will come up for the Type of Media, allowing to choose between Featured Image or Image Gallery. Then, from a variety of values, select an aspect Ratio for the Media to Display.
Media > Image Gallery
Select if you want the Auto Play to be enabled or not. If you choose to Autoplay, select a value for Interval Timeout and one for Speed. Next, select if you want to Pause On Mouse Hover or not. Also, select if you want to Show navigation buttons and navigation bullets. Further, select to enable or disable Mouse drag, Touch drag, Lazy Load Images and Right to Left (change elements direction).
Auxiliary Navigation
On this part, select if you want Next/Previous Room Navigation enabled or not. If you select to enable this navigation one more option will come up allowing to select the Type of Labels between Custom Labels and Post Titles. If you select to display Custom Labels, two more fields will come up where you can set a Label Text for Previous Room and a Label Text for Next Room.
Layout & Styling
Select if you want the Page to appear in Full Width, with a Sidebar at Left or Right, or with wide borders. If you select to display the sidebar, a drop down list will come up allowing to select a sidebar. If you click on (X) the default (Rooms) sidebar will apply. If you need to manage sidebars go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars.
Next, select if you want the Default (standard) or a Fluid (screen size dependent, for wider screens) Container Type.
Content Section Color Set: from a variety of seven select one Set to define text, background color on the main column and sidebar. If you need to customize a Color Set go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors and Sets
Content Section Align: select from Left, Center or Right for all Section except editor text.
Extra Classes: in the field given, insert one or more extra classes for custom CSS referring .
Amenities
In this part of the tab, select if you want to Display Amenities or not. Using the Amenities Index you can customize each Amenity by configuring: Amenities Status (Checked or Not Checked), insert a Unique ID, a Title, a Description, and an Icon Source. The latter can be either Library Icon or Custom Icon. Select a Library Icon or Upload a Custom One, accordingly. It is possible to Add a new Amenity if you go to the bottom of the Amenities listed.
If you add an amenity on or more single posts and modify Unique Id, the Amenity will disappear from the post(s), and you will have to associate it again.
Next, select if you want Amenities Carousel to Auto Play or not. If you choose to Auto Play, in the fields given, insert a value on Amenities Carousel / Autoplay Interval Timeout and value for Speed or use the sliders to select easily.
Further on this part, select if you want the Amenities Carousel to Pause on Hover, to display Navigation Bullets or not, to allow Looping, Mouse Dragging, Touch Dragging and to enable or disable Right to Left direction.
Client Testimonials
On the next option select if you want Client Testimonials to be displayed or not.
Advanced
On the last part, there are three more Options.
Custom Primary Taxonomy: from the drop down list select a category. Change default (room-category) only if you want to display a custom taxonomy associated with room post type. Non-associated taxonomies will not be displayed. If you click on (X) the default Taxonomy will be used.
Custom Secondary Taxonomy: from the drop down list select a category. Change default (tag-categrory) only if you want to display a custom taxonomy associated with room post type. Non associated taxonomies will not be displayed. If you click on (X), the default Taxonomy will be used.
Last, in the available field, insert a custom permalink (Rewrite URL) for Room post type.
If you change this setting, it is most likely to get a 404-page error when you try to see a room post. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Permalinks and click on “Save Changes” to rebuild the structure.
Single Service Post View Options
On this tab, you can set the default values for any new Service Post, you create and also for the current ones. Service Posts that have already been customized individually will not be affected. In every Service Post, you can find the Service Options located under the main text area.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Text Elements
Select if you want to Display Title and Subtitle or not.
For Overlay Title, select if you want to Display Service Category, Custom Title or Do not Display at all. If you select Category it will display the first Category entered in the post.
Select if you want to display Service Category Tax Label(s) or not. If you need to sort these labels in a different way go to Theme Options > Content > Single Service Post > Advanced > Primary Tax Labels Taxonomy.
Again, if you want to display Service Tag Tax Label(s) or not. If you need to sort these labels in a different way go to Theme Options > Content > Single Service Post > Advanced > Secondary Tax Labels Taxonomy.
Next, select if you want to Display Excerpt and Divider or not.
Media
Select if you want to Display Images or not. If your decision is to Display Images, two more options will come up:
Media Type: select if you want to show Featured Image or Image Gallery and
Select Media Display Ratio from a variety of popular formats or even maintain Native Ratio.
Auxiliary Navigation
Select if you want Next/Previous Room Navigation enabled or not. If you select to enable this navigation, one more option will come up allowing to select the Type of Labels between Custom Labels and Post Titles. If you select to display Custom Labels, two more fields will come up where you can set a Label Text for Previous Room and a Label Text for Next Room.
Layout & Styling
Select if you want the Page to appear in Full Width, with one Sidebar at Left or Right, or with wide borders. If you select to display the sidebar, a drop down list will come up allowing to select a sidebar. If you click on (X) the default (Rooms) sidebar will apply. If you need to manage sidebars go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars.
Next, select if you want the Default (standard) or a Fluid (screen size dependent, for wider screens) Container Type.
Content Section Color Set: from a variety of seven select one Set to define text, background color on the main column and the sidebar. If you need to customize a Color Set go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors and Sets
Content Section Align: select from Left, Center or Right for all Section except editor text.
Extra Classes: in the field given, insert one or more classes for custom CSS referring .
Advanced
Primary Tax Labels Taxonomy: from the drop down list select a Taxonomy. Change default (service-category) only if you want to display a custom taxonomy associated with Service post type. Non associated taxonomies will not be displayed. If you click on (X) the default Taxonomy will be used.
Secondary Tax Labels Taxonomy: from the drop down list select a Tag. Change default (service-tag) only if you want to display a custom taxonomy associated with Service post type. Non-associated taxonomies will not be displayed. If you click on (X), the default Taxonomy will be used.
On the last three fields, insert a custom permalink (Rewrite URL) for service Post Type, for service-category Taxonomy and for service-tag Taxonomy. These settings work only with taxonomies associated by default with each post type.
If you change this setting, it is most likely to have a 404-page error when you try to see a room post. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Permalinks and click on “Save Changes” to rebuild the structure.
404 Page Options
On this tab, you can customize the look of 404 error page which occurs in cases where someone has provided the browser with an invalid URL under you website directory or from a misdirected link.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Select a Featured Image to be displayed in the 404 page. You can upload a new or even remove current.
In the provided fields, insert a Title, a Subtitle, an Additional Title on Content and the Content to be displayed on this common error page.
Next, select if you want to Display a Search Field or not. If you choose to Display Search Field, a new field will come up where you can set your Text for Search Button.
Search Page Options
When you have a website with rich content, someone may need to search for something instead of using standard navigation. On this tab, you can customize the appearance of Search Page
Available Options
Select a Page Layout between a page with one Right and one Left Sidebar
From the drop-down list, select a Sidebar to be displayed. If you click on (X) the default (Blog) sidebar will be applied. If you want to manage sidebars go Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars.
Next, select if you want the Default or a Fluid Container Type (will apply mainly to large screens).
Select one out of six Color Sets for Content or leave the Default one. If you need to change a color set, go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors & Sets.
At this point, select if you want to Display Title on Content or not. Next, in the provided field, insert a Title Prefix to be shown before the search keyword.
Last, select if you want to Display Subtitle on Content or not. In the field, insert a Subtitle.
Footer
The Footer is a place that identifies the edge of the visible part of every page. Usually, users who scroll to the bottom are looking for some useful information. In this section, you can customize the appearance of the Footer, the Areas reserved for Widgets and the Footer Bar. All settings will apply globally, but you still can customize the Footer Bar separately in each post.
Footer Section
On this tab, you can customize the look of the footer.
Available Options
General Options
Select if you want the Default or a Fluid Container Type for the footer.
In the field, enter one or more Extra Classes if you want to achieve a different style using Custom CSS.
Footer Color Set
Select a Color for Background, for Text and Regular and Hovered Link Text.
Footer Widgetized Areas
Here, you can customize the appearance and source content for the Widgets Areas of the footer.
Available Options
Footer Widgets Area // 1st Row
Select if you want to Display Widgets on the first row or not. If you select to Display Widgets, more options will come up:
Container Type: select between Default or Fluid design (for larger screens)
Then, from a variety of seven different Layout presets, select the one you need for Widget Columns in this footer row.
Next, from the drop down lists, select what will be displayed in Column 1-1, Column 1-2, and Column 1-3 Sidebar. If you click (X) the default sidebars will apply.
Footer Widgets Area // 2nd Row
Select if you want to Display Widgets on the 2nd row or not. If you choose to Display Widgets, more options will come up:
From a variety of seven different Layout presets, select the one you need for Widget Columns in this footer row.
Last, from the drop-down list select a Sidebar to be displayed in the Column 2-1 Sidebar. If you click on (X), the default sidebar will be applied.
If you need to manage Sidebars, go to Theme Options > Advanced > Sidebars
Info Bar
On this tab you can set the appearance and content of the Footer Info Bar.
Available Options
Select if you want to Display or Hide the Footer Info Bar.
From 6 presets, select a Color Set for the Info Bar or keep up with the Default. If you need to manage Color Sets, go to Theme Options > General > Basic Colors and Sets.
Next, select if you want a Transparency Film to be applied on the Info Bar or not.
In the next field, you can set your Copyright and Credits Text to appear on the specifically reserved areas of the footer. You can even use basic HTML tags if you need.
Add Ons & Modules
In this section, you can adjust the behavior and certain functions related to plugins included with our theme. You can also find some useful information about the implementation of this software.
Contact Form 7
The following options apply to the Contact Form 7; a third party plugin provided with our theme.
Available Options
Select if you want to use HTML5 input type Support or not.
Select if you want the HTML 5 Fallback Support to be enabled or not. Use this option if you face issues with some HTML5 input types.
Using the tick boxes, select if you want to add the following custom fields on the Contact Form 7 panel: Select Categories and Select Posts. Useful for when you are using another plugin for this.
Visual Composer
On this tab, you can adjust the functionality of Visual Composer, a third party plugin provided with our theme.
Available Options
Select an Update Method for Visual Composer Plugin. This setting affects the support provided. If you select to get updates with the Theme, which is the recommended option, you will be able to get Technical Support from Plethora Themes since the license is covered by the regular theme license you have purchased. If you select to get updated directly from the plugin, you will need to purchase a license key from the plugin author and to activate the plugin. Also, in that case, technical support will be provided from WP Bakery.
Next, select if you want to Allow Front Editor Use or not. We do not provide support for front-end-editor issues that may occur.
Last, using the tick boxes, select the elements you want to enable (not including Plethora elements) for use with Visual Composer. Certain elements have been disabled by default for causing known issues and had to be deprecated, but the author is keeping them for compatibility reasons. Note that we can not provide any technical support if you decide to use those elements.
Advanced
In this section we have included Options that will help you customize the theme even further. You can enter custom Scripts and Styles, manage Navigation Locations, Sidebars, Icon Libraries, Feature Library and Developer Tools, extending native WordPress usability to the maximum.
Scripts & Styles
On this tab, you can insert custom code to enhance functionality and styling options. There are three options to customize for CSS, Javascript and utilize Google Analytics.
Available Options
Custom Style Options (custom CSS)
In the field, insert a valid Custom CSS code.
Custom Javascript Options
In the field, insert a valid Custom JS (added on footer)
Google Analytics Options
In the field, paste a valid Analytics tracking or same purpose code.
Next, choose a placement for Analytics tracking code, on Head or Footer
Custom Navigation Locations
On this tab, you can manage Navigation Locations. Additionally to the build-in WordPress menu functionality, with this theme you can have additional menu locations, allowing for having completely different navigation in any page you need to.
Available Options
Navigation Locations. Insert a name for Nav Location Description and a name for Nav Location Slug. For the latter, insert only latin characters with dashes instead of spaces. Note that you can’t use the same slug in more than one location.
You can also delete a current or Add a new navigation location
Sidebars
On this tab, you can manage Sidebars. Additionally to the built-in WordPress widget functionality, with this theme you can have additional sidebar locations, allowing for having completely different widget areas in any page you need to.
Available Options
In every Sidebar are four fields where you can enter a Title, a Description (optional), a Sidebar slug and a CSS class (optional). In the Sidebar slug, use only original names (do not use the same in more than one), or you may have a confused sidebar structure. You can also delete or Add a new Sidebar.
Icon Libraries
On this tab, you can manage all your font icon resources. The icons will be available on every icon picker field on many features of the theme like options and shortcodes.
Available Options
In every Icon Library Preset, select if you want it enabled or disabled. Then, set a Reference Title, a Reference ID and a Class Prefix for custom CSS reference.
In most cases, you can also add a PNG image instead of an icon, so take a look at page builder options for a “Media Type” option.
Plethora Features Library Activation / Deactivation
On this tab, you can enable or disable several features of the theme. Use these options if you want a minimal installation.
You should have in mind some facts if you are willing to use these options:
If you disable a post type, the related post won’t be deleted although they won’t appear on the site. If you enable the post type, the posts will appear back.
Disabling a third party custom post type, will not remove the post type itself rather than removing any front-end display configuration.
If you disable a Shortcode, you should also remove the shortcodes from the posts or pages manually.
In some cases, if you disable a feature, one other or even more will be affected too.
Available Options
Post Types Manager
Select if you want to enable or disable Room Post Type, Service Post Type, Slider Post Type and Testimonial
Modules Manager
Select if you want to enable or disable Breadcrumb, Contact Form 7 Compatibility, Demo Importer, The Events Calendar support, Footer Bar, Media Panel, Post Navigation, Revolution Slider, System Info, Visual Composer and WooCommerce Support module
Shortcodes Manager
Select if you want to enable or disable Post Loop, Call to Booking Form, Button, Fixed Ratio Media, Heading Group, Hover Box, Instagram Feed, MailChimp and Teaser Box shortcode
Widgets Manager
Select if you want to enable or disable About Us, Room Booking Request, Flickr Feed Grid, Any Last Posts and Multibox.
Developer Tools
On this tab, you can enable or disable some tools to help the developer produce an un-minified Javascript and CSS code (for troubleshooting) and understand faster how options and template parts work on the theme by enabling the detailed comments inside HTML. The comments will output only to logged users with option editing capabilities (administrators) for security reasons.
Available Options
Development Options
Select if you want to enable or disable the Development Mode. Turn this option off after the launch of the website.
Select if you want the HTML Comments // Options to appear or not. Useful to understand how options applied effect several components display.
If you activate Developer Mode, “DEV MODE ENABLED” will appear under Theme Options > Advanced > Developer Tools, to indicate the current state of the website.
Select if you want HTML Comments // Template Parts Files to appear or not. Useful to help understand how the template system works.
Select if you want HTML Comments // Layout Checkpoints to appear or not. Useful to easily separate the most important parts of the page in the HTML source view.
Help
System Info
On this tab, you can get critical information about your installation. There are no options here, but the information can help diagnose compatibility and other issues that may occur.
Available Information
System Information
Website Info, WordPress Installation, WordPress Plugins, Sever Setup, PHP Configuration, PHP Extensions, Browser Info, Constants and Other Info & Diagnostics
Options Object
This tab is a simple tool for the developer. Click on the button to Show Object in Javascript Console Object
Import / Export
On this tab, you can import and export options. Useful for backup and restore.
Available Options
Import Options
Select a location (file or URL) and click on Import to get settings. This action cannot be undone so continue only if you are sure that you want to overwrite existing values.
Export Options
Select if you want to Copy Date, Download Data File or Export URL. In all cases, you will get a copy of the current setting. Keep it as a backup or if you are planning to import settings in another site with the same theme.