Twenty Eleven – reducing size of header

  • I’m using 2011 theme – I want to make the header image smaller/shallower as it’s too high – how can I do this?

    Thanks

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  • There’s lots of posts on how to do this, but I created a plugin that will reduce the header image size, replace the default headers, add a sidebar to post view pages and add a Theme Options link to the admin bar. Just install, no configuration.
    https://zeaks.org/downloads/?did=32
    My first try at making a plugin, but it seems to work ok.
    GPL licensed

    hjustice

    (@hjustice)

    I noticed this was not resolved, although I’m sure the Plug In works fine.

    Here’s my solution without using a Plug In:

    After locating where the default pictures were stored, I found the images and the thumbnails:
    ../wp-content/themes/twentyeleven/images/headers/

    I created my new header as a JPEG, sizing it to be 1000 wide and the smaller custom height. I also created a thumbnail, the same size as the ones I found in the directory.

    I named the header thumbnail “willow-thumbnail” and the header “willow”.

    I copied my new JPEGS into the directory, replacing the default “willow” photos.

    Using the Dashboard, Appearance, Header menu, I picked my new short header. It worked great!

    The only downside was on upgrade I expect I’ll have to copy the picture in again. Today when I made my child theme and switched to it, I did have to choose the header photo again.

    My fix is done for now, however, I did notice the Plug In listed here which would good to try as well.

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