Elementor Page Settings – The Simple Truth You Need to Know
If you’ve just started designing your WordPress site and opened Elementor, you probably saw a bunch of options like Layout, Style, and Advanced.
It looks simple — but those little settings quietly decide how your whole page looks and feels.
Most people skip them. Professionals don’t.
Because getting these settings right is what makes your page clean, balanced, and easy on the eyes.
🎨 Why Page Settings Are So Important
Think of your web page like a blank paper before you draw.
If the paper size, color, or border isn’t right, your drawing won’t look good — no matter how well you draw.
That’s what Elementor page settings do.
They give your page the right structure before you start adding widgets, images, or text.
Skip them, and you’ll spend hours later fixing spacing and layout issues.
⚙️ The Three Tabs That Control Everything
When you click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner of Elementor, you’ll see three tabs: Layout, Style, and Advanced.
These are small sections — but they control everything.
1. Layout Tab
This determines the structure of your page. You can choose:
- Standard – maintains the topic of the theme and footer.
- Elementor full width – allows Elementor to extend from edge to edge.
- Elementor Canvas – Removes too a blank design.
💡 Pro Tip: If you create a destination page, use the canvas.
For blog or service pages, full width looks more balanced.
2. Style Tab
This is where your design personality comes to life.
You can specify background color, image and text colors that apply the entire page. Helps you keep you consistently – no need to refine each section one by one.
3. Advanced Tab
This is your fine-tuning area.
Here you can adjust padding, margins, motion effects, and even responsive visibility (what shows on mobile or desktop).
Once you start using this tab, your designs will instantly look more professional — clean spacing, perfect alignment, and smooth flow.
🧱 Smart Layout Choices That Save Time
People often ask: “Should I use boxed or full-width layout?”
Here’s the simple rule:
- Boxed for neat, centered pages (like blogs).
- Full Width for modern designs (like homepages or banners).
And always check your design on tablet and mobile views.
Elementor lets you preview and fix spacing separately for each device — a small step that makes a huge difference.
🪄 Page Templates – Your Hidden Superpower
Every new WordPress page uses a default layout, but Elementor gives you better control through templates:
- Elementor Canvas: Removes header/footer.
- Elementor Full Width: Uses theme header/footer but full Elementor control.
If something suddenly “disappears” (like your menu), it’s usually because the wrong template was chosen. Check it before redesigning the page.
🌐 The Time-Saving Trick: Global Settings
If you design multiple sites, this tip will save you hours.
Go to Site Settings → Export/Import Kit and export your global colors, fonts, and buttons.
Then import them into your next site — your whole style transfers instantly.
That’s how smart designers keep their branding consistent across every project.
💡 Pro tips from real designers
- Use the navigator (Ctrl + I) to find sections quickly.
- Preview always in responsive mode before publishing.
- Put global colors and writings once – design faster next time.
- Save good layouts that paint for future use.
These habits may sound small, but they save a lot of time and give your designs the “professional finish.”
🏁 Final Considerations
Mastering Elementor page settings isn’t about learning hundreds of options – it’s about understanding which options are most important. When you become comfortable with layout, style and advanced tabs, each new page will look cleaner and load faster.
Begin small, test often, and trust the eye.
Finally, good design is not only built – it is balanced.
❓ FAQ
1. What are Elementor page settings used for?
They control the page layout, width, and background – basically the basic appearance of your page before you start adding content.
2. Which is better – Elementor Canvas or Full Width?
Canvas removes everything (best for landing pages). Full Width keeps the theme header/footer (best for normal pages).
3. Can I save my Elementor settings for another website?
Yes! Go to Site Settings → Export Kit. You can later import it into another WordPress site.
4. Why does my Elementor page look different from the preview?
Typically, the page template or theme style conflicts with your layout. Try switching to Elementor Full Width.
5. How can I make my page responsive in Elementor?
Use the Advanced → Responsive Settings tab. You can hide or adjust sections separately for desktop, tablet and mobile.
✅ Brief summary:
Elementor’s side settings control the design, colors, and distance.
Learn how to use layout, styling, and advanced tabs smartly – and your designs will immediately look more professional.
