FAQs

Why aren't my base styles updating in the preview?

If you're removing styling from a base style, those styles still apply until you have saved the base style.

I want to rotate an element. Do I use the X, Y or Z rotate property?

If you’re trying to rotate the element front on, use the Z rotate property.

What are base styles?

Base styles are CSS styles for HTML elements.

Can I use my own SCSS variables in Acquia Cohesion?

No, you cannot use SCSS variables in your codebase inside the Acquia Cohesion interface.

How do I use an SCSS variable in my styles?

To use an SCSS variable, enter your chosen variable into the appropriate CSS property.

How is information transmitted and stored?

No site specific data is stored on the API.

Can I apply custom styles to content in the WYSIWYG?

Yes. As long as you are using the Cohesion text format you will see two new menus ‘Element styles’ and ‘Inline styles’. Use these to apply custom styles.

Why, when I add a block quote via the WYSIWYG, is the text size different to what I’ve set in my Block quote style?

The WYSIWYG (ckeditor) adds a paragraph tag around the text within the block quote. This causes it to inherit the text size of your paragraph base style.