In this post, we explore how to set fonts and colors with Elementor to ensure that yourKeeping a consistent style on the website, while retaining flexibility for the parts that need it.

Default Settings for Elementor Fonts and Colors

In Elementor, you canEnable or disable the default global color and font settingsThe settings can be found in Elementor's These settings can be found in Elementor's "conventional (weapons)" found in the settings, offers two main options:

• Disable default colors
• Disable default fonts

Enabling or disabling these options can greatly affect your design workflow. When you disable these default settings, Elementor will no longer force its default colors or fonts to be applied, and will instead use the colors or fonts you see in the "Site Settings"The global colors and fonts defined in the

This way you can adapt it to your site's needs without being limited by Elementor's presets.

When to disable default colors and fonts

1. The need for coherence

If you want your site's fonts and colors to be consistent from page to page, section to section, or widget to widget, disabling the default colors and fonts may be a good option. Disabling these options means that Elementor will use your pre-set global styles. For example, if you want all of your site's headings to use a specific font, such as Montserrat, just set it as a global font in the site settings and it will automatically apply the font when you drag a new header widget onto the page.

Case in point: the effect of unchecking two boxes Suppose you will Montserrat The font is applied as a global font, and when you uncheck both boxes, any newly added text widgets will automatically inherit that font and the global color you set. This consistency is important for the design and user experience, ensuring a coherent site style.

2. Flexibility in using custom CSS

If you prefer to control the styling of your site through custom CSSThe default colors and fonts are removed.will make things much more flexible. The advantage of this is that Elementor doesn't automatically apply its global styles, which allows you to define the styling of page elements entirely through CSS.

However, if you disable the default settings but don't use custom CSS, you may find that the text and colors on your page don't look as good as expected. For this reason, disabling the default settings is usually for users who want to have complete control over styling, especially those who are familiar with CSS.

Tips for adding custom CSS

When using custom CSS, it is sometimes necessary to use the !important tag to override Elementor's default styles. For example, if you want to change the H1 For the color and font of the title, you can use the following code:

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h1 {
    color: var(--e-global-color-accent) !important;
    font-family: Verdana !important;
}

In this example, if you don't add the !important tags, your custom styles may not be applied because the Elementor's global settings have a higher priorityThe

Enable or disableDifferent effects of global colors and fonts

1. Application of global colors and fonts

When youGlobal colors and fonts enabledElementor will automatically apply global styles to all elements on the page. This is very convenient for users who are not familiar with CSS or want to save time. For example, if you choose a certain color as the global color scheme in your site settings, all buttons, headings, and text will automatically have that color applied. This setting ensures consistency in design and saves a lot of time in manual adjustments.

2. Effect of checking the disable box

By checking the Disable box, Elementor will no longer automatically apply any colors or fonts. At this point, you can control the styling of your site entirely through custom CSS, without the need to use the !important tag to override the global setting. For example, the following code can be applied to H1 headings:

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h1 {
    color: var(--e-global-color-accent);
    font-family: Verdana.
}

This means that your custom styles will take precedence over any global settings, and there is no need to use the !important Tags to cover.

When the box should be checked or unchecked

Depending on your needs and workflow, you can choose to check or uncheck the disable box:

• Unchecked: This can be checked if you want to maintain consistency in your site design, as Elementer willAutomatically apply global colors and fonts. This method is particularly suitable for users who do not wish to customize the style of their website too much.
• Check the box: For those who want to have complete control over the styling of their website through custom CSS, it will allow for more design flexibility. In this case, Elementor willNo global styles will be appliedInstead, it allows you to have full control through custom CSS.

Mixed method setup

Uncheck the font settings and leave the color settings in place. In this way, I can ensure that global fonts (such as Montserrat) are automatically applied to the entire site, while controlling the colors of specific elements through custom CSS. This approach ensures a consistent design while allowing me to make further customizations when needed.

For color settings, check the Disable option, especially if you wish to apply a unique color scheme to specific elements.

Tips for using custom global colors and fonts

To better manage fonts and colors in Elementor, you can also consider creating custom global color and font collections. This ensures that all pages and widgets automatically inherit your predefined styles when they are added, and also makes future style updates easier.

Step: Create a custom global style

1. In the site settings find "global color"and"global font"Options.

2. Customize your color schemes and font styles by saving them as global styles.

3. When you add a new element to the page, all widgets will automatically inherit these global settings.

With this setup, you will not only be able to save time, but you will also be able to ensure consistency in the style of your website.

Conclusion:

Elementor's font and color settings give you a wealth of design options. The key is to find the settings that work best for your workflow:

• Consistent design: Unchecking the default colors and fonts helps to ensure a consistent style throughout the site.
• Flexible design: Checking both boxes gives you complete control over the use of your custom CSS without having to worry about global settings interfering.