How To Change Text Color In Contact Form 7

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Altering the text color within Contact Form 7 can serve as a straightforward yet impactful method of tailoring the form’s appearance to align with your website’s design. Within this piece, I will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to modify the text color in Contact Form 7. In addition, I will offer some personal recommendations and perspectives throughout.

Step 1: Find the CSS Class or ID

The first step is to identify the CSS class or ID that you can use to target the text elements in Contact Form 7. To do this, you can inspect the form using your browser’s developer tools. Right-click on the form and select “Inspect” from the context menu.

Once the developer tools open, you will see the HTML markup for the form. Look for the text elements you want to change the color of, and find their corresponding CSS class or ID. It’s common for Contact Form 7 to use the class “wpcf7-form-control” for text inputs and “wpcf7-form-control-wrap” for text areas.

Step 2: Add Custom CSS

Now that you have identified the CSS class or ID, you can add custom CSS to change the text color. There are a few ways you can do this:

  1. Add CSS to Your Theme’s Stylesheet: If you have access to your theme’s stylesheet, you can add the CSS directly there. Find the CSS class or ID you identified earlier and add a new CSS rule to change the color. For example:


.wpcf7-form-control { color: red; }

Replace “red” with the desired color value. Save the changes and refresh your website to see the new text color in the Contact Form 7.

  1. Use a Custom CSS Plugin: If you don’t have access to your theme’s stylesheet or prefer not to modify it, you can use a custom CSS plugin. Popular options include Simple Custom CSS and JS or WP Add Custom CSS. Install and activate one of these plugins, then navigate to the plugin’s settings page. Add the CSS rule to change the text color and save your changes.

Using a custom CSS plugin allows you to keep your customizations separate from the theme files and makes it easier to update your theme in the future.

Step 3: Preview and Adjust

Once you have added the custom CSS, preview your Contact Form 7 to see the new text color in action. If the color isn’t as expected or doesn’t match your design, you can fine-tune it by modifying the color value in the CSS rule. Experiment with different color values until you achieve the desired result.

Conclusion

Changing the text color in Contact Form 7 is a straightforward process that allows you to add a personal touch to your forms. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily customize the text color to match your website’s design. Remember, always preview your changes and make adjustments as necessary to achieve the desired look.