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How to Fix Common CSS Styling Issues in the Neve Theme

14 threads Sep 16, 2025 Theme → Neve

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Many users of the Neve theme encounter CSS styling challenges, from unwanted borders to alignment problems. These issues can often be resolved with a few targeted adjustments, either within the theme's settings or by adding custom CSS. This guide covers the most common problems and their solutions, based on community discussions.

Common CSS Issues and Their Solutions

1. Removing Unwanted Borders and Lines

A frequent issue is an unexpected border or line, such as a black line under the header. This is often a border setting within the theme's customization options.

  • Solution: Navigate to Customizer > Header > Header Main. Switch to the Style tab and locate the border width setting. Change this value to 0 to remove the line.

2. Full-Width Sections Not Stretching to the Edge

Sometimes, a section or block that is set to full width does not extend to the edge of the page, leaving unwanted margins on the sides.

  • Solution: First, check the block's settings in your page editor (e.g., the WordPress Block Editor). Ensure the inner blocks within a 'Group' block are also set to full width. If the problem persists, it may be due to a container setting. Inspect the element using your browser's developer tools to identify the CSS class causing the margin and override it with custom CSS.

3. Unwanted Blue Outline on Buttons

A blue outline or border can appear on buttons, particularly on focus states. This is typically a default browser style for accessibility.

  • Solution: Add the following custom CSS to remove it:
    a:-webkit-any-link:focus-visible { outline: unset; }

4. Rounded Button Corners

By default, buttons may have sharp corners. To create a more rounded look, you can adjust the border radius.

  • Solution: Go to Customizer > Buttons. Select either Primary Button or Secondary Button and adjust the Border Radius value to your preference.

5. Styling Blog Posts with Borders

Adding borders around blog post entries is a common design request. The correct CSS selector must be used for the code to work.

  • Solution: Standard CSS like .post-entry { border: 2px solid #000; padding: 10px; } may not work if your page is built with a page builder like Elementor. You may need to use a more specific selector, which can be found by inspecting the element on your page. For example: .elementor-410 .elementor-element.elementor-element .elementor-post { border: 2px solid #000; padding: 10px; }

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Use Browser Developer Tools: Right-click on the element you want to change and select 'Inspect'. This will show you the HTML structure and the CSS rules affecting it, allowing you to find the correct class or ID to target.
  • Check Responsive Views: Some issues, like missing padding on mobile or incorrect colors, are specific to certain screen sizes. Use your browser's responsive design mode to test and apply mobile-specific CSS if needed.
  • Clear Your Cache: After making CSS changes, always clear your browser and website cache to see the results.

Most CSS issues in the Neve theme can be solved by exploring the built-in customization options or by adding a few lines of custom CSS. If a problem persists after an update, it may be a bug that has been reintroduced; checking community forums for recent discussions can be helpful.

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