How To Add Containers

Last Update: July 25, 2023

The Container element is currently an experiment. To enable containers, navigate to Dashboard > Elementor > Settings > Experiments.

Adding With The New Container Option

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  1. From the main editor window, click the + sign to create a new container.
  2. Select a preset Flex Layout that best suits your design
  3. Add add your content to the new layout

Tip: Additional containers may be added using the Container Widget or duplicating from the navigator.

Adding With The Container Widget

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  1. From the editor panel drag a Container widget onto your page or into any existing container.
  2. Easily add additional Container Widgets or duplicate from the navigator panel.  
  3. Choose the Row or Column options from the parent container item Direction properties.

Nesting Containers

You may nest Containers inside another Container when your design requires it. Simply drag and drop a new container from the widget panel or use the right-click feature to duplicate. Keep in mind that it is best to use the fewest amount of nested elements possible to best optimize the performance of your page.

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