Style Tab Customization – Complete Guide

The Style Tab gives you complete control over the visual appearance of your feedback widget. Customize colors, spacing, sizes, and more without writing any code.

Accessing Style Tab

  1. Go to WordPress Admin → Was This Helpful
  2. Click the “Style” tab at the top
  3. All visual customization options are here

Spacing & Layout Settings

Container Margin

Default50px auto 50px auto (Top, Right, Bottom, Left)

What it does: Controls the space OUTSIDE the feedback widget container.

How to use:

  • First value (50px): Space above the widget
  • Second value (auto): Right side (auto centers it)
  • Third value (50px): Space below the widget
  • Fourth value (auto): Left side (auto centers it)

Examples:

More space above and below:
80px auto 80px auto

Remove all margin:
0px auto 0px auto

Only top margin:
30px auto 0px auto

When to adjust:

  • Widget too close to content → Increase top/bottom values
  • Widget not centered → Keep “auto” for left/right
  • Too much white space → Decrease values

Container Padding

Default30px 30px 30px 30px (Top, Right, Bottom, Left)

What it does: Controls the space INSIDE the feedback widget container (between the border and content).

Examples:

More spacious feel:
40px 40px 40px 40px

Compact design:
15px 15px 15px 15px

Asymmetric padding:
30px 50px 30px 50px

Visual difference:

Small padding (15px):
┌──────────────┐
│Was helpful?  │
│ [Yes] [No]   │
└──────────────┘

Large padding (50px):
┌────────────────────┐
│                    │
│  Was helpful?      │
│  [Yes]    [No]     │
│                    │
└────────────────────┘

Helpful Title Margin

Default15px 0px 20px 0px (Top, Right, Bottom, Left)

What it does: Controls spacing around the question text (“Was this helpful?”).

Common adjustments:

More space below question:
15px 0px 30px 0px

Tight spacing:
10px 0px 10px 0px

No spacing:
0px 0px 0px 0px

Button Dimensions

Feedback Button Width

Default110px

What it does: Sets the width of Yes/No feedback buttons.

Recommended ranges:

  • Narrow: 80px-100px (for short text like “Yes”/”No”)
  • Standard: 110px-130px (default, works for most cases)
  • Wide: 140px-200px (for longer text like “Very Helpful”)

Examples:

Short buttons: 90px
[Yes] [No]

Long buttons: 150px
[  Helpful  ] [  Not Helpful  ]

Tips:

  • Match button width to your text length
  • Wider buttons = easier to tap on mobile
  • Keep both buttons the same width

Feedback Button Height

Default: 54px

What it does: Sets the height of Yes/No feedback buttons.

Recommended ranges:

  • Compact: 40px-45px
  • Standard: 50px-60px (default)
  • Large: 65px-80px (better for mobile)

Accessibility tip: Larger buttons (minimum 44px height) are easier to tap on mobile devices.

Submit Button Width

Default110px

What it does: Width of the “Submit” button that appears after users want to leave comments.

Note: Usually matches Feedback Button Width for consistency.

Submit Button Height

Default54px

What it does: Height of the “Submit” button.

Note: Usually matches Feedback Button Height for consistency.

Submit Button Font Size

Default16px

What it does: Text size on the Submit button.

Recommended ranges:

  • Small: 12px-14px
  • Standard: 15px-16px
  • Large: 17px-20px

Color Customization

Container Background Color

Default#FFFFFF (White)

What it does: Background color of the entire feedback widget container.

Popular choices:

  • #FFFFFF – White (clean, minimal)
  • #F9FAFB – Light gray (subtle)
  • #F0F9FF – Light blue (modern)
  • #FEF3C7 – Light yellow (attention-grabbing)

Design tips:

  • Should contrast with your site background
  • Light colors work best for readability
  • Match your site’s color scheme

Container Border Color

Default#E5E7EB (Light gray)

What it does: Color of the border around the feedback widget.

Popular choices:

  • #E5E7EB – Light gray (subtle)
  • #D1D5DB – Medium gray (visible)
  • #3B82F6 – Blue (modern)
  • #10B981 – Green (positive)

Tips:

  • Use subtle colors for borders
  • Can match your primary brand color
  • Darker borders create more definition

Positive Button Background

Default#3DD396 (Turquoise/Green)

What it does: Background color of the “Yes”/”Helpful” button.

Best practices:

  • Use green or blue (positive colors)
  • Should clearly differ from negative button
  • Ensure good contrast with button text

Recommended colors:

  • #10B981 – Emerald green
  • #3DD396 – Turquoise (default)
  • #3B82F6 – Bright blue
  • #8B5CF6 – Purple (modern)

Positive Button Border

Default#3DD396 (Same as background)

What it does: Border color of the positive button.

Common approaches:

  1. Match background (default): #3DD396
    • Clean, modern look
  2. Darker shade#2CA67C
    • Adds subtle definition
  3. No bordertransparent
    • Flat design style

Negative Button Background

Default#FB7185 (Coral/Red)

What it does: Background color of the “No”/”Not Helpful” button.

Best practices:

  • Use redorange, or coral (negative/warning colors)
  • Should clearly differ from positive button
  • Not too aggressive (avoid bright red)

Recommended colors:

  • #FB7185 – Coral (default, softer)
  • #EF4444 – Red (clear negative)
  • #F59E0B – Orange (constructive)
  • #64748B – Gray (neutral)

Negative Button Border

Default#FB7185 (Same as background)

What it does: Border color of the negative button.

Common approaches:

  • Match background for clean look
  • Slightly darker for definition
  • Transparent for flat design

Text Button Color

Default#FFFFFF (White)

What it does: Color of text on both Yes/No buttons.

Best practices:

  • White (#FFFFFF) works with most dark/vibrant buttons
  • Dark (#1F2937) works with light colored buttons
  • Ensure strong contrast for accessibility

Contrast check:

  • White on green ✅
  • White on yellow ❌ (poor contrast)
  • Dark on yellow ✅

Feedback Text Color

Default#6B7280 (Gray)

What it does: Color of text in messages and prompts.

Recommended colors:

  • #6B7280 – Medium gray (default, readable)
  • #4B5563 – Darker gray (stronger)
  • #374151 – Near black (high contrast)

Feedback Inner Text Color

Default#374151 (Dark gray)

What it does: Color of text inside the feedback form/comment box area.

Note: Usually slightly darker than regular feedback text for emphasis.

Feedback Box Background

Default#F9FAFB (Very light gray)

What it does: Background color of the comment input box.

Popular choices:

  • #F9FAFB – Very light gray (subtle)
  • #FFFFFF – White (clean)
  • #F0F9FF – Light blue (modern)

Feedback Box Border

Default#E5E7EB (Light gray)

What it does: Border color around the comment input box.

Tips:

  • Should be visible but not distracting
  • Can match container border
  • Subtle colors work best

Submit Button Text

Default#FFFFFF (White)

What it does: Text color on the Submit button.

Note: Usually white for visibility on colored buttons.

Submit Button Background

Default#3DD396 (Turquoise/Green)

What it does: Background color of the Submit button.

Best practices:

  • Often matches Positive Button color
  • Or uses your primary brand color
  • Should stand out from the form

Submit Button Border

Default#3DD396 (Same as background)

What it does: Border color of the Submit button.

Custom CSS

Helpful Custom CSS

What it does: Allows you to add custom CSS code for advanced styling.

When to use:

  • Want styling not available in options
  • Need hover effects
  • Want to override specific styles
  • Advanced customization

Example custom CSS:

/* Add shadow to feedback widget */
.feedback-container {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Rounded button corners */
.feedback-button {
    border-radius: 25px;
}

/* Hover effect on buttons */
.feedback-button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Change font family */
.feedback-container {
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}

/* Center align all text */
.feedback-container {
    text-align: center;
}

Common customizations:

  1. Button hover effects:
.positive-button:hover {
    background-color: #2CA67C !important;
}
  1. Add transitions:
.feedback-button {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
  1. Custom borders:
.feedback-container {
    border: 2px solid #3B82F6;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

Pre-Made Color Schemes

Scheme 1: Modern Blue & Green

Positive Button: #3B82F6 (Blue)
Negative Button: #EF4444 (Red)
Container Background: #F0F9FF (Light Blue)
Text: #1E40AF (Dark Blue)

Scheme 2: Elegant Gray

Positive Button: #10B981 (Green)
Negative Button: #64748B (Gray)
Container Background: #F9FAFB (Light Gray)
Text: #374151 (Dark Gray)

Scheme 3: Vibrant & Friendly

Positive Button: #8B5CF6 (Purple)
Negative Button: #F59E0B (Orange)
Container Background: #FFFFFF (White)
Text: #6B7280 (Gray)

Scheme 4: Minimal Dark

Positive Button: #10B981 (Green)
Negative Button: #6B7280 (Gray)
Container Background: #1F2937 (Dark)
Text: #F9FAFB (Light)

Saving Your Changes

  1. Make your styling changes
  2. Click “Save Changes” button
  3. Clear your browser cache if needed
  4. View your site to see the changes

Testing Your Design

After saving:

  1. Desktop view: Check on regular browser
  2. Mobile view: Use Chrome DevTools or actual mobile device
  3. Different browsers: Test in Chrome, Firefox, Safari
  4. Dark mode: If your site supports it, test in both modes

Mobile Responsiveness Tips

The plugin is responsive by default, but here are tips:

  • Use button heights of at least 50px for easy tapping
  • Keep text readable (minimum 14px font size)
  • Test on actual mobile devices
  • Ensure buttons don’t overlap on small screens

Accessibility Best Practices

  • High contrast: Ensure text is readable (WCAG AA standard)
  • Large tap targets: Buttons at least 44px tall
  • Clear labels: Descriptive button text
  • Focus states: Buttons should have visible focus for keyboard users

Check contrast: Use WebAIM Contrast Checker

Common Styling Questions

Q: Changes not showing? A: Clear browser cache and reload the page.

Q: Can I have different colors per post? A: Not through settings, but possible with custom CSS and post classes.

Q: How do I make buttons round? A: Add to Custom CSS: .feedback-button { border-radius: 50px; }

Q: Can I change font? A: Yes, in Custom CSS: .feedback-container { font-family: 'Your Font'; }

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Last updated on March 10, 2026

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