• How to change the theme of the Windows 7 start menu. Menu in WordPress: change the appearance of the menu and make a drop-down menu. How to change screen resolution

    10/01/2013 Romchik

    Good day. In one of my projects I had to create a WordPress theme with a dropdown menu. In this article I will tell you, how to make a dropdown menu in wordpress , And how to change WordPress menu display , adjusting to the template. Creating a dropdown menu in WordPress is actually quite easy. Let's make the first step a drop-down menu, and the second step we'll configure the appearance of the drop-down menu.

    Step 1: Create a Dropdown Menu in WordPress

    A dropdown menu in WordPress is created in the admin area. To do this, go to “Appearance” -> “Menu”

    If, when you go to the “Menu” item, you see the message “The current theme does not support creating a menu...”, then do not be upset. You can read how to enable menu support in a theme in my article “Adding support for your own menu in a WordPress theme”

    After going to the menu item, we see the menu editing window:

    Let's create a new menu. To do this, in the “Menu name” item, enter the name of the menu and click “Create menu”.

    Now let's add a menu item. For example, the “Home” page. Select it on the left side and click “Add to Menu”. Next, on the right side, click “Save Menu”. All menu items have been added.

    We can edit it. To do this, click on the arrow next to the words “Page”. We can change the link text. To do this, enter the required text in the “Link text” field. In the “Title Attribute” field we can specify the title of the link. We can delete this menu item by clicking on the “Delete” link or cancel all changes by clicking on the “Cancel” link. After making all changes, you must click “Save Menu”.

    Let's create a few more menu items in the same way.

    If we want to change the order of items, then simply drag the required item to the required position. So, for example, I wanted the “Uncategorized” item to appear after the “Home” item.

    Now we want the “Uncategorized” item to become a sub-item of the “Home” item. To do this, simply drag the “Uncategorized” item to the right.

    After all changes, do not forget to save the menu.

    We have created a menu, created menu items and created menu sub-items. Now the most interesting part - we will make a drop-down menu.

    Step 2. Customize the appearance of the menu.

    Let's see what our menu looks like. To do this, go to our website:

    Now move the mouse cursor to the “Home” item

    As you can see, a drop-down sub-item “Without ruboiki” has appeared.

    Now let's take a closer look at the html code of our menu:

    • All menus are by default enclosed in div with class menu-menu-container .
    • The following is a list ul with class menu .
    • Each menu item is enclosed in li with many classes, but we are interested in two classes menu-item And current-menu-item (this class is only for the current menu item)
    • Sub-items of a particular item are enclosed in a list ul with class sub-menu .
    • Each sub-clause is contained in li with the same classes as the parent menu items.

    Now, by changing the CSS properties of these classes, we can easily change our menu to any form. Let me remind you once again that the given menu classes are automatically generated default WordPress classes.

    In this article, we looked at how to create a menu in WordPress, how to create menu items and sub-items in WordPress. We also touched on the main CSS classes of the WordPress menu

    In this article we will try to change and customize the Windows 7 OS for ourselves. It's no secret that not everyone likes the basic settings, and besides, they can even slow down your PC if it is not particularly powerful.
    In addition, many people disable various graphical bells and whistles, because... we are simply not used to them.
    And so... forward.

    How to change the theme?

    In order to change the theme in Windows 7, you need to go to the personalization settings (right-click anywhere on the desktop and select “personalization”).
    Next, you can select the desired theme from the list of installed ones on your system.

    By the way! Some themes may even cause your PC to slow down. For example, themes run faster and require lower PC performance.

    How to change the background?

    Select personalization in the settings, then the “change background” tab at the bottom of the window.

    How to change the size of icons on the Desktop?

    It's very simple. Right-click anywhere on the desktop, select the “view” menu, then point to the ones you need: large, medium, small.

    How to change the sound design?

    To do this, you need to open the personalization tab in the control panel, and then select sounds. Here you can change the usual soundtrack to various others: landscape, festival, heritage, or turn it off altogether.

    How to change the screensaver?

    We also go to the personalization tab and select the splash screen item at the bottom. Next, select one of the presented ones.

    If screensavers are not enough for you, or you want to install a screensaver from a game or movie, take a look here:

    How to change screen resolution?

    Sometimes you need to change screen resolutions, for example, if the game slows down and you need to launch it with lower parameters; or check the operation of a program, etc. To do this, right-click on the desktop, and then select screen resolution from the pop-up menu.
    Next, all you have to do is select the desired resolution; by the way, the native one for your monitor will be marked as recommended.

    How to change the Start menu?

    To customize the Start menu and taskbar, right-click the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, then select the Properties tab. You will be taken to settings: in the first tab you can configure the taskbar, in the second: “start”.

    It probably doesn’t make much sense to describe every checkbox in the settings. It’s best to customize it experimentally: if you don’t know what the checkbox means, turn it on and see the result.

    Setting up display of files and folders

    Here it is best to enable the display of hidden files and folders in Explorer, as well as the display of file extensions of any file types. All this will allow you to know for sure what kind of file you want to open, and also save time when searching for some folders (some of which are hidden).
    To enable display, go to the control panel, then to the design tab. In the item about folder options, select show hidden files and enable/disable the checkboxes, as in the screenshot below.

    Desktop gadgets

    Gadgets- These are small information windows on the desktop. They can notify you about the weather, about incoming mail messages, show the time/date, exchange rates, etc.
    You can use the gadgets installed in the system: go to the control panel, type “gadgets” into the search, then you just have to choose the one you like.

    If this is not enough, then it is recommended to familiarize yourself with:
    http://www.sevengadgets.ru/ - a large selection of gadgets, and they are all divided into convenient categories, which allows you to quickly find the one you need.
    http://all4os.ru/personalization/gadgets_7/ - you can search for the same thing, there are interesting options for gadgets.

    Articles and Lifehacks

    A mobile device serves its owner for several years. Many users who are already pretty tired of the usual controls are interested in how to change the menu on their phone.

    Not everyone can afford to regularly purchase new models of devices. That is why changing the menu can add variety to the usual use of a mobile device and actually update it.

    Instructions for changing the menu

    1. First, let's try to study the manual for the mobile device. You can usually find it included with your phone. Sometimes such guidance can help.
    2. Open the menu of our mobile device and go to its settings. We look for the “Display” item, and there is an option to change the appearance of the menu. We choose the type we like at our own discretion.
    3. Unfortunately, sometimes this is simply not available. In this case, go to the settings (sometimes they can be called parameters) and look for the “Themes” option.
    4. We change the design theme to our taste, ultimately choosing the one that we like the most.
    5. In addition, you can download the theme from the Internet, not forgetting to indicate the model of your cellular device, and install it. It is recommended to scan any files downloaded from the network with anti-virus software.

    Changing the theme using Nokia as an example

    • As in the method described above, let’s turn to the instructions that our mobile device should be equipped with. If there is no manual, you can search for it on the Internet.
    • There must be indicated the actions with which you can change the appearance of the menu. There are even special sites where you can also download Russian-language electronic instructions for mobile devices.
    • Go to the menu and look for the “Settings” item (“Functions”, “Options”). There should also be an option to change the appearance of the menu.
    • If we are using a more modern device from Nokia, changes can occur by switching between icons and a list.
    • We will also be able to change themes through the control panel, using ready-made proposals or those that we download from the Internet. In this case, Russian-language resources like Themes-Nokia, AllNokia and Theme.WorldNokia will be useful for us.
    To summarize, let's say that today every owner of a mobile device will be able to design it individually, guided by their own preferences.

    "Home Screen" Windows 10 borrowed some elements from previous versions of the OS. With Windows 7, the usual list was taken, and with Windows 8, live tiles were taken. The user can easily change the appearance of the menu "Start" built-in tools or special programs.

    This article will look at some applications that change the appearance "Home screen", and will also describe how to do this without unnecessary software.

    Method 1: StartIsBack++

    StartIsBack++ is a paid program that has many configuration tools. Opening "Desktop" occurs without the Metro interface. Before installation, it is advisable to create a “Restore Point”.


    Method 2: Start Menu X

    The Start Menu X program positions itself as a much more convenient and improved menu. There are paid and free versions of the software. Next we will look at Start Menu X PRO.


    Method 3: Classic Shell

    Classic Shell, like previous programs, changes the appearance of the menu "Start". Consists of three components: Classic Start Menu (for the menu "Start"), Classic Explorer (changes the toolbar "Conductor"), Classic IE (also changes the toolbar, but for the standard Internet Explorer browser. Another advantage of Classic Shell is that the software is completely free.


    Method 4: Standard Windows 10 Tools

    The developers have provided built-in tools for changing the appearance "Home screen".

    Windows 7 OS has wide functionality for personalization and changing the appearance style of most controls. Many users, especially those who recently switched to 7 from XP, are still tormented by nostalgia for the well-known interface. I especially want to change the Start panel.

    Installing the classic theme

    Windows 7 comes with several pre-installed themes. Among them there are basic ones that can radically change the graphical display of the interface of the entire OS. Including returning the Start panel to its classic look. Also, the use of simplified design themes can significantly save the power of the processor, video card and RAM. To change the OS theme to classic, you need to do the following:

    • Start menu.
    • Select “Control Panel”.
    • Here we find the “Personalization” item.

    There is also another way to get here. Directly from your desktop. This method of transition is much faster and occurs through the right-click submenu.

    • Right-click on the desktop.
    • Select the bottom item “Personalization”.
    • In the “Change sound and image on your computer” window, go to “Basic (simplified) themes”.
    • Click on the “Classic” theme icon to activate it.

    After this, the graphical display of all interface elements of Windows 7 will become classic. Including the Start panel. You can change the theme to the previous one by clicking on its mouse icon (left button).

    We configure everything in detail

    We managed to bring the Start panel back to its classic look. But still, the desired result may not be entirely satisfactory. Therefore, we will configure this panel in detail. To do this you need to do the following:

    1. Right-click on any free space in the Start panel and go through Properties.
    2. Go to “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties”.
    3. Go to the “Start Menu” tab.
    4. Here you can set the action of the Shutdown button in Windows 7.
    5. To change the display and behavior of each group of elements, go to the “Customize Start Menu” dialog box through the “Customize” button.
    6. Here you can also set the number of items to display in the menu.

    Configure using the Classic Shell program

    If you don’t have enough capabilities and such fine-tuning of Start in Windows 7, then you will need a small Classic Shell utility. With its help, you can customize the display of not only the start menu, but also Explorer, and return the classic look of IE 9. It is completely free. And its Russified version can be downloaded from the developer’s website. It needs to be done.

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