Introduction
BuddyBoss does not provide a built-in option to change the text color inside the “Share What’s on Your Mind” box in the activity feed. You can easily customize this placeholder text color by adding a small CSS snippet through Theme Options. This guide walks you through updating the “Share What’s on Your Mind” Text Color without affecting other parts of your site.
Custom Workaround
- In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss > Theme Options.
- Under Custom Codes, toggle Enable CSS to On.
- Paste the following CSS:
#whats-new-textarea [contenteditable=true]:empty:before,
#whats-new-textarea-placeholder [contenteditable=true]:empty:before {
color: #fff !important;
}- Click Save Changes.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The text color didn’t change, what should I check?
A:
- Clear your site cache, caching plugin, or CDN cache.
- Make sure the CSS was pasted correctly, without missing brackets or semicolons.
- Confirm that Enable CSS was turned on before saving.
Q: Can I use a different color?
A: Yes. Replace #fff with any valid CSS color value, such as a hex code, RGB, or named color:
color: #333333 !important;
Q: Does this change affect the placeholder text or the typed text?
A: This CSS targets the placeholder text shown when the input field is empty. It does not affect the color of text users type after they start writing.
Q: Who can I contact for further assistance?
A: You can submit a support ticket through your BuddyBoss account dashboard for personalized help.
