FAQs

What are custom styles?

Custom styles are CSS styles for classes.

Why are my base styles are affecting the Drupal administration menu?

Unordered list base styles can effect the Drupal admin menu. To resolve this, add modifiers to your base styles and apply styles to those to keep them from affecting your Drupal admin menu.

What is the Acquia Cohesion hidden region?

The Acquia Cohesion hidden region is a useful holder for blocks that you want to render using the Acquia Cohesion block element.

If I use a Drupal block in a component, can I expose the block settings in the component form?

No. You cannot expose block forms or settings in Acquia Cohesion component forms.

Can I use Drupal blocks on the layout canvas?

Yes. You can add Drupal blocks to the layout canvas using the block element.

Can I filter the list of blocks in the block element?

No. Drupal provides the list of blocks to the block element.

What does 'Range' do in the menu element?

The 'Range' in the menu list item element sets which list items at the current level the settings should apply to.

Why is the preview in the Style builder not updating?

The style preview may not be updated because the refresh icon hasn't been toggled to the active state.

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 can I style tables/forms in Acquia Cohesion?

You can style tables or forms through the use of base or custom styles.

Can I use react components in Acquia Cohesion?

Yes, you can render react components.

Can I use CSS grid with Acquia Cohesion?

You can use CSS grid-based properties within Acquia Cohesion by using the custom CSS property option in the style builder.

Are there any CSS selectors I cannot use?

No, you can use any CSS selector within Acquia Cohesion.

How do I add custom functionality to my Acquia website?

Yes, you can add custom functionality to your site through the use of custom Drupal modules, sub-themes, and custom elements.

Can I develop my own custom elements?

Yes. If you're a developer you can create your own custom elements. These will appear within the 'Custom element' category in the Sidebar browser.

Can I use custom elements inside Components?

Yes. If you develop your own Custom elements you can use them within Components and make their fields editable within your them.