How to Reduce Top Body Margin

Do not edit the Twenty Eleven theme. It is the default WordPress theme and having access to an unedited version of the theme is vital when dealing with a range of site issues. First create a child theme for your changes.

esmi – Thanks for the tip. But, I’ve already changed a couple of things in the theme CSS; I reduced the body line height and changed the font. So, am I screwed? Shall I download and re-install the theme?

Right now you have 2 choices:

1. Turn your current theme into a new standalone theme and re-upload Twenty Eleven

2. Make a note of the changes you have made, re-upload Twenty Eleven, create a child theme and then add your changes to the child’s stylesheet.

Given a free choice, I’d recommend option 2.

I can re-upload twenty eleven. But, I have no idea of how to make a “child theme.” I’ve read the documentation, but I just don’t understand it.

A step-by-step tutorial for idiots (like me) would help.

Any suggestions?

Download a basic Twenty Eleven child theme

Wouldn’t it be easier to rename the existing theme (as edited) as the “child” and just re-install the “parent”?

No. Child themes should only contain the customisations and nothing else.

Gotcha! Thanks.

I think I’ve figured out how to create the “child” theme.

Thanks, again.

Now, I need to know how to reduce the space between the top of the body area and the page label.

Any suggestions???

CSS line 74

#page {
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 1000px;
}

jwind;

Thanks for the info.

I’ll give it a try and get back.

Sorry for the delay in my response; busy, busy, busy today.

Regards,
Ken