POST LAYOUTS
Every article on Margin Notes can use its own design. Open an example to see each one, then pick a layout per post in the editor.
Default
Classic
Centered headline, wide photo, narrow reading column.
See an exampleFull-image overlay
Headline over a full-bleed photo — for big stories.
See an exampleSplit with sidebar
Photo beside the headline and a sticky sidebar with most read.
See an exampleMagazine feature
A card over the photo, drop cap and pull quotes.
See an exampleMinimal essay
No photo on top — big serif title, made for opinion and essays.
See an exampleColorful panel
A gradient panel with the photo as a card — great for lifestyle.
See an exampleNewsroom with sidebar
Classic article with author, trending and newsletter beside it.
See an exampleLong read
Full-screen opener, reading progress and a table of contents.
See an example
HOW IT WORKS
Open any post in the WordPress editor and pick a design in the Post Options box. The site-wide default lives in Theme Options → Single Post.
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