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Aside

Introduction​

The Aside module in Builderius is a versatile and essential element used to create side content or tangentially related information for your website or application. As a semantic container, the Aside module typically contains supplementary or supporting content that is not directly related to the main content of the page. With the Aside module, you can easily structure and customize sidebars, related articles, and other additional content to enhance your web page.

When you insert the Aside module into the canvas, it automatically generates an <aside> HTML tag. This tag represents side content, such as sidebars, notes, or related articles, making it semantically meaningful for search engines and assistive technologies. The Aside module provides a flexible solution for presenting tangential or supplementary information on your website or application. Aside can have children and can be a child of other elements such as articles, sections or more, it should not be a direct child of the main element.

Standard Module Settings​

The Aside module shares standard settings with other Builderius modules, making it easy to adapt and use across your designs. Once you learn how to use Aside you know how to use other modules as well. These settings are divided into two main sections: Data Settings and CSS Settings. Let's explore each in detail.

Data Settings​

Module data settings

Content​

The Content section allows you to define the textual content to be displayed inside the Aside module. You can enter simple static text, utilize HTML markup (with autocomplete), and use dynamic data template tags to display information from the WordPress database, JSON, or other data source. Remember, you can nest child modules within this module to create complex content structures.

HTML Tag​

The HTML Tag setting empowers you to select an HTML tag from the provided drop-down list or create a custom HTML element by entering any string of letters (follow the syntax rules).

HTML Attributes​

In this section, you can add various attributes to the module's HTML code. These attributes enable you to label or modify the behavior of the module. There are three types of attributes you can work with:

Module html attributes

Classes​

Add multiple classes to apply styles (e.g., color, size, spacing) to multiple modules simultaneously.

ID​

Assign a unique ID name to identify this module distinctively. IDs are commonly used for in-page linking or establishing relationships between different modules on the page.

Custom Attributes​

Create custom attributes, such as aria- type attributes for screen reader accessibility or data- type attributes to extend module functionality. You can define both the attribute name and its value.

Conditions​

The Conditions section allows you to set server-side conditions for displaying the Aside module. These conditions are processed before the page is generated, meaning that if the conditions are not met, the module will not appear on the page. Conditions are a powerful way to customize what content appears based on various factors. For more information on conditions, refer to our documentation on conditions.

Module conditions

CSS Settings​

Module CSS settings

Creating media queries​

Module creating new media query

Creating pseudo CSS selectors​

Module pseudo selectors

Creating custom CSS selectors​

Module adding CSS selector

The CSS Settings area provides extensive control over the design and styling of the Aside module. You can craft the appearance of the module using various CSS methods. The CSS Settings are organized under several subsections:

CSS Variables​

Create CSS variables to ensure consistent styles across the Aside module and its submodules. Various types of CSS variables are supported, including integer, number, color, image, percentage, length, angle, time, and any value.

Creating CSS Variables​

Module CSS variables

Using CSS Variables​

Module using CSS variables

Layout​

Control the module's layout using CSS methods such as flexbox and grid, among others.

Positioning​

Adjust the positioning of the module using position methods like fixed, absolute, relative, and more.

Size​

Manage the size and spacing of the Aside module to achieve the desired visual effect.

Typography​

Control the presentation of text within the module using typographic CSS properties like font-size, line-height, letter-spacing and more.

Border​

Design borders and outlines to enhance the module's appearance.

Background​

Apply color, gradients, or images to the module's background as per design needs.

Extra​

Additional settings can be found here, offering more customization options.

Examples and Use Cases​

To better understand the potential of the Aside module, let's explore some practical examples and use cases. These examples will showcase how you can utilize this module to create various elements for your website or application.

Video coming soon

Additional Resources​

For more in-depth information the Aside module, refer to the following resources:

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've learned about the Aside module and its essential settings in Builderius. Armed with this knowledge, you can now create any kind of html element to enhance your website or application. Experiment, explore, and unleash your creativity with the Aside module!