Three Columns

We have polled readers to find out what Blogger templates they are using so that we can roll out articles pertaining to their templates, such as our 3 column template guides to add another sidebar and convert their existing Blogger templates from two columns to three columns. We have posted the conversion tutorials for the popular templates – Minima, Rounders, Denim, Dots, Scribe and Sand Dollar

In the earlier Three Columns Thisaway Template (I) article, we have given a how-to guide on changing the Thisaway and Thisaway Blue templates from two-column to three-column templates. In this second part, we shall show you how to add a new sidebar into the Thisaway Green and Thisaway Rose templates. As we had mentioned, before modifying the template, be sure to back up the existing template.

If your Blog is using a Dots or Dots Dark Template, you can consider adding another sidebar, making it a 3 column Dots Template. Because the dots in the background image are well-spaced, we thought it won't look nice having another column. However, after inserting the third column and making adjustments to several settings, we were pleased to see that a three column Dots or Dots Dark Template

The Blogger Sand Dollar template takes up the full browser width and has a nice color scheme. Some people may find that the empty space in the sidebar can be put to better use. We can add another sidebar to the right and this tutorial will show you how to convert your Sand Dollar layout into a three column template. Here, we are specifically dealing with 3 column Sand Dollar templates. If you

We continue with our series of 3 column templates tutorials, this time outlining the steps to take to convert the 4 standard Denim Blogger Templates – Denim, Washed Denim, Stretch Denim and Stretch Denim Light - into three column templates. Where necessary, we shall reduce the extra space in both the left and right margins of the templates and add a new sidebar. Since we are only expanding the

Here, we cover the steps taken to change a Blogger Rounders 4 template into a three column template. Unlike the other Rounders templates, Rounders 4 has an additional picture in the Header which should be enlarged to accommodate the new blog width. When you are at Template -> Edit HTML, look for “Blogger Template Style”. If the Name of your template is “Rounders 4”, follow this guide to

This is our tutorial specifically for those who are using the Blogger Rounders 3 Template and would like to add a third column or new sidebar into their template. To confirm what your template is, go to Template -> Edit HTML and look for “Blogger Template Style”. If the Name is “Rounders 3”, follow this guide to customize your template to a three column Rounders 3 template. For other templates

We had written an article on converting the Blogger Rounders template into three columns. Since the graphics for the Rounders 2, 3 and 4 are different, we shall in this article discuss specifically the changes to be made if you want to insert a third column into your Rounders 2 Template. If you are unsure as to what your template is, go to Template -> Edit HTML and look for “Blogger Template

We have been receiving a number of queries by users who wish to insert a third column into their Blogger templates but are using other templates like Scribe, Denim, Thisaway, No. 897, and so on. We have therefore set up a test blog using a different template each time and converted them into three column templates. In this article, we shall outline how you can add a third column or a second

I've been busy this evening moving this blog to a three column format, which i found on Blogcrowds. So, there will be a lot of moving things around , as i tweak the layout. It's by no means final right now.

This article is specifically catered to those using the “Rounders” template and wish to add a third column or another sidebar to their current template. If you are using the new “Minima” template, please read our earlier article on Three Columns Blogger Template.Briefly, the reason why templates like Rounders, Scribe, No. 897, etc. are special is because of the background images. To see what these images are, right click on any part of your Blog and view the picture. In the case of Rounders for example, if you right click on the Header to view the background image, you will see the corners_cap_top.gif or corners_cap_bot.gif which account for the rounded corners. These corners have a fixed width of 740px. They were uploaded onto the blogblog.com server and linked to your Blog.If you want to expand your Blog to 3 columns, these images will have to be changed and uploaded onto an image server. Otherwise, you will not have the rounded corners or may see that the background im

The typical “Minima” template that I started off with has only one sidebar. I have added a third column to the left, to make it two sidebars. This maximizes the space, and allows greater flexibility in adding page elements to the sidebar.First, go to “Template” tab and click “Edit HTML”. Scroll to the part where you see this:-#outer-wrapper { width: 660px; margin:0 auto; padding:10px; text-align:left; font: $bodyfont; } #main-wrapper { width: 410px; float: left; word-wrap: break-word; /* fix for long text breaking sidebar float in IE */ overflow: hidden; /* fix for long non-text content breaking IE sidebar float */ } #sidebar-wrapper { width: 220px; float: right; word-wrap: break-word; /* fix for long text breaking sidebar float in IE */ overflow: hidden; /* fix for long non-text content breaking IE sidebar float */ }The template defines 3 wrap