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title: "How to Customize Post Content in Elementor Blog Post?"
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date: 2023-12-07
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# How to Customize Post Content in Elementor Blog Post?

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor includes a Post Content widget that allows customization of post content on the Elementor blog post page.
- Users must activate the Post Content widget by navigating to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets and turning on the toggle for Post Content.
- The Post Content widget offers options to display either Full Content or Excerpt for blog posts, with the Full Content option recommended for blog post pages.

Do you want to customize how your post content shows in the Elementor blog post? With the Post Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily customize post content on the Elementor blog post page.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Builder, [click here](/docs/blog-builder-settings-overview/).*

## Required Setup

- [Elementor FREE Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) installed & activated.

- You need to have [The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/) plugin installed and activated.

- Make sure the Post Content widget is activated, to verify this visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and Search for Post Content and activate.

## How to Activate the Post Content Widget?

Go to 

- **The Plus Addons **→** Widgets **

- **Search **the widget name** **and** turn on the toggle.**

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/post-content-activation-1-1024x363.png)

## Add Post Content

Add the Post Content widget to the appropriate location on the blog post template.

To create the blog post template, you can use the free [Nexter Builder](https://nexterwp.com/docs/nexter-theme-builder-explained/) or you can use Elementor Pro if you are already using it.

From the **Post Type** dropdown, you have to select the template type. Here you’ll find two options - 

**Single Page** - To show the post content on a single post template.

**Archive Page** -  To show the post content on an archive page template like the category page.

Here, select the Single Page option.

From the **Content Type** dropdown, you have to select the content type. Here, you’ll find two options - 

**Full Content** - To show full post content.

**Excerpt** - To show an excerpt of the content.

For the blog post page, select the Full Content option.

![post content content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/post-content-content.gif)

Suggested reading, [20 helpful WordPress blogs to read & follow](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/helpful-wordpress-blogs-to-read-follow/).

Then from the **Content** dropdown, you have to select the page builder type that you have used to create your blog posts. Here, you’ll find two options - 

**Elementor** - For blog posts created using Elementor widgets.

**WordPress** - For blog posts created with WordPress blocks.

Select the option based on your used page builder.

From the **Alignment** section, you can align the post content for responsive devices.

From the **Style** tab, you can customize the content style further.

Also, read [how to show post featured image in Elementor blog post](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-post-featured-image-in-elementor-blog-post/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Post Content widget is not showing up?**
A: If the Post Content widget isn't visible, ensure that The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin is installed and activated. Additionally, check that the widget is activated by navigating to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets, searching for 'Post Content', and toggling it on. This step is crucial because without activating the widget, it won't be available for use in your blog post template.

**Q: What alignment options are available for post content in Elementor?**
A: In the Post Content widget, you can align the content for responsive devices. This is important for ensuring that your blog posts look good on all screen sizes. Proper alignment can enhance readability and overall user experience, so consider testing different alignments to see what works best for your design.

**Q: Is it necessary to use Elementor Pro to create a blog post template?**
A: No, you can create a blog post template using either the free Nexter Builder or Elementor Pro. This gives you flexibility depending on the tools you have available. If you are already using Elementor Pro, you can take advantage of its advanced features, but the Nexter Builder is a viable option for those using the free version.

**Q: How do I ensure the Post Content widget displays the correct content type?**
A: To ensure the Post Content widget displays the correct content type, select the appropriate option from the Content Type dropdown. You can choose between 'Full Content' to show the entire post or 'Excerpt' for a summary. This choice is essential for tailoring the user experience based on how you want your content to be presented on the blog post page.