Changing the Color of the Search Buttons

Concept

The appearance of the search buttons on the Keyword Search and Advanced Search pages can be modified by making changes in the Custom CSS field of IMS. The default CSS includes properties to change the background color of the buttons, the border color around the buttons, and the color of the text. If you would like to make additional changes to the appearance of your buttons, contact our staff for assistance or work with your web designer.

In the Custom CSS field, you will see colors are represented by a six-digit hex code/value. For help selecting a color and finding the hex code, see the HTML Color Picker link listed under Reference.

Warning: Making changes to the CSS will alter the appearance of your site, and if done incorrectly could cause the site to lose all styling.

Task

If previous modifications have been made by PastPerfect staff or someone in your organization, the hex codes referenced in these steps may not be the same as the hex codes in your Custom CSS field.

1. Sign in to https://admin.pastperfectonline.com.
2. Select the CSS tab.
3. Locate the .topSearchArea input[type=submit] element. This is the "Search" button that appears on the Keyword Search, Archives, Photos, Libraries, and Objects pages.
   
   
   
   
4. To change the colors, replace the hex codes to the right of each property with the hex code of your choice. Be sure to leave the "#" and ";" before and after the hex code.
   • background-color - color of the button
   • border-color - color of the border around the button
   • color - color of the text of the button
   
   
   
   
5. To change the color of the Search button when you hover over it, locate the .topSearchArea input[type=submit]:hover element.
   
   
   
   
6. To change the colors, replace the hex codes to the right of each property with the hex code of your choice. Be sure to leave the "#" and ";" before and after the hex code.
   • background-color - color of the button
   • border-color - color of the border around the button
   • color - color of the text of the button
   
   
   
   
7. Locate the .advancedSearchArea input[type=submit] element. This is the "Search" button that appears on the Advanced Search page.
   
   
   
   
8. To change the colors, replace the hex codes to the right of each property with the hex code of your choice. Be sure to leave the "#" and ";" before and after the hex code.
   • background-color - color of the button
   • border-color - color of the border around the button
   • color - color of the text of the button
   
   
   
   
9. To change the color of the Search button when you hover over it, locate the .advancedSearchArea input[type=submit]:hover element.
   
   
   
   
10. To change the colors, replace the hex codes to the right of each property with the hex code of your choice. Be sure to leave the "#" and ";" before and after the hex code.
    • background-color - color of the button
    • border-color - color of the border around the button
    • color - color of the text of the button
    
    
    
    
11. Click the Update Museum button at the top or bottom of your page to save the changes.
12. Click the Open Web Site link at the top of the page to view your changes.

Reference

• Accessing Your Interface Management Site (IMS)
• Making IMS Changes and Refreshing Your Site
• Interface Management Site - CSS Tab
• HTML Color Picker