How to Make the Blogger Post Editor Wider with Stylus Chrome Extension

Introduction: 

Blogging has become a fundamental medium for expressing thoughts, sharing experiences, and disseminating information across the internet. While platforms like Blogger (Blogspot) offer powerful tools for crafting and publishing content, sometimes users find themselves constrained by the default settings of the platform. One common frustration is the limited width of the post editor, which can make writing and editing longer pieces feel cramped. However, with the help of Stylus, a browser extension that allows you to customize the appearance of websites, you can easily expand the width of the post editor in Blogger to create a more comfortable writing environment.

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the simple steps to widen the post editor in Blogger using the Stylus Chrome extension.

Step 1: Install Stylus Chrome Extension If you haven't already, start by installing the Stylus extension from the Chrome Web Store. Stylus is a free browser extension available for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera that allows you to apply custom styles to websites.

1. Open the Chrome Web Store in your Chrome browser.
2. Search for "Stylus" in the search bar.
3. Click on the "Add to Chrome" button next to the Stylus extension.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Once installed, you'll see the Stylus icon added to your browser's toolbar.

Step 2: Create a New Style for Blogger Now that you have Stylus installed, it's time to create a new style specifically for widening the post editor in Blogger.

1. Navigate to the Blogger website and log in to your account.
2. Once logged in, click on the "New Post" button to open the post editor.
3. Click on the Stylus icon in your browser's toolbar and select "Manage."
4. In the Stylus dashboard, click on the "Write style for" dropdown menu and select "blogger.com."
5. Click on the "Create style for blogger.com" button.

Step 3: Apply Custom CSS to Expand the Post Editor Now that you've created a new style for the Blogger website, you can apply custom CSS to widen the post editor.

1. In the Stylus editor, you'll see a blank text area where you can enter CSS code. Copy and paste the following CSS code into the text area:

css

.post-editor-container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

This CSS code sets the maximum width of the post editor container to 100%, allowing it to expand to the full width of the browser window.

2. Once you've pasted the CSS code, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

Step 4: Test the Widened Post Editor With the custom style applied, navigate back to the Blogger post editor to see the changes.

1. Click on the "New Post" button again to open the post editor.
2. You should now see that the post editor is wider, providing more space for writing and editing your blog posts.

Conclusion: By following this tutorial and using the Stylus Chrome extension, you can easily widen the post editor in Blogger to create a more comfortable writing environment. Customizing the appearance of websites with Stylus allows you to tailor your blogging experience to suit your preferences and workflow. Experiment with other CSS styles to further enhance your Blogger experience and make it uniquely yours. Happy blogging!