How to Change the Style of the Verse of the Day Using CSS

To customize the appearance of the Verse of the Day on your website, you can use custom CSS. The div.kjv-verse-of-the-day class is already included in the plugin, allowing you to target the verse container with your own styles.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Locate Your Customizer or CSS Editor:

• If your theme has a built-in CSS Editor, you can use it. Most WordPress themes allow you to add custom CSS via the Customizer:
  • Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize.
  • Scroll down and click on Additional CSS.
• Alternatively, if you're using a child theme or a plugin that allows adding custom CSS (e.g., Simple Custom CSS plugin), you can place your code there.

2. Add Your Custom CSS:

In the CSS editor or customizer, you can style the Verse of the Day using the div.kjv-verse-of-the-day class.

Example 1: Change Text Color, Font Size, and Add Padding

div.kjv-verse-of-the-day {
    color: #2c3e50; /* Change the text color */
    font-size: 18px; /* Set the font size */
    padding: 20px; /* Add padding around the verse */
}
    

Example 2: Change Font Style and Add a Border

div.kjv-verse-of-the-day {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif; /* Change the font to Georgia */
    border: 2px solid #34495e; /* Add a solid border */
    padding: 15px;
    background-color: #ecf0f1; /* Add a light background color */
}
    

Example 3: Center the Text and Make it Bold

div.kjv-verse-of-the-day {
    text-align: center; /* Center the text */
    font-weight: bold; /* Make the text bold */
    font-size: 20px; /* Increase the font size */
}
    

Example 4: Add a Background Image Behind the Verse

div.kjv-verse-of-the-day {
    background-image: url('your-image-url.jpg'); /* Replace with your image URL */
    background-size: cover; /* Cover the background area */
    color: #ffffff; /* Change the text color to white for contrast */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px; /* Round the corners */
}
    

Example 5: Add a Shadow and Change the Font Color

div.kjv-verse-of-the-day {
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Add a subtle shadow */
    color: #8e44ad; /* Change the text color to purple */
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #f7f7f7;
    font-size: 18px;
}
    

Important Notes:

• Replace color codes: You can customize the color codes (e.g., #2c3e50, #34495e, etc.) to your preferred colors.
• Background images: Ensure the URL in background-image points to a valid image hosted on your site or elsewhere.
• Font family: You can use Google Fonts or system fonts for more variety.

3. Save Your Changes:

After adding your custom CSS, click the Publish button (if using the Customizer) or save the changes in your CSS editor.

4. Check Your Site:

After saving the changes, refresh your website to see the updated style for the Verse of the Day.

This allows full control over how the verse looks on your site, enhancing the design to fit your theme or branding. Let me know if you need further assistance with the styling!