--- title: "General Settings" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/general-settings/" description: "The General tab contains most of LearnDash’s global settings. These settings apply site-wide and are grouped into the sections below. Warning: Support for the L…" vertical: "Software" area: "LearnDash" date: "2019-04-08" last_modified: "2019-04-08" --- # General Settings The **General** tab contains most of LearnDash’s global settings. These settings apply site-wide and are grouped into the sections below. **Warning:** Support for the **LearnDash Legacy Template** ended on **June 15, 2025**. Switch to the **LearnDash 3.0 template** to continue receiving support and updates. ## Design & Content Elements **Note:** This group of settings was introduced in LearnDash 3.0. ### Active Template The **Active Template** controls the layout and styling for LearnDash content such as **courses, lessons, topics, and quizzes**. A WordPress theme controls site-wide elements (header, footer, pages, blog posts). This setting affects only LearnDash components. Available templates: - **Legacy** The original LearnDash design used through version 2.6 and earlier. Upgrading LearnDash does not automatically change this setting. Some newer features (such as Focus Mode and Login/Registration) are not compatible with Legacy. - **LearnDash 3.0** The redesigned template introduced in version 3.0. Enabled by default on new LearnDash installations. Additional settings appear when this template is selected. #### Theme and plugin compatibility If display issues occur when using the LearnDash 3.0 template with a LearnDash-optimized theme or plugin, contact the theme/plugin developer to confirm compatibility with the newer templates. **Warning:** If custom Legacy template files were added to a theme, switching to LearnDash 3.0 may prevent those customizations from appearing. ### LearnDash 3.0 Template Settings **Note:** The settings below are available only when **LearnDash 3.0** is selected. #### Colors Customize LearnDash UI colors: - **Accent Color**: Buttons, links, and other highlighted elements - **Progress Color**: Completion indicators, certificates, and progress bars - **Notifications / Warnings**: Alerts and important messages ### Focus Mode **Focus Mode** provides a distraction-free layout for lessons, topics, and quizzes. #### Focus Mode content width Sets the width of the lesson content area (Focus Mode still uses the full screen). Options: - Default (960px) — Recommended - Narrow (768px) - Wide (1180px) - Extra-wide (1600px) - Full-width For setup details, see the Focus Mode documentation. #### Focus Mode sidebar position (Added in version 4.1.0) Sets the Focus Mode sidebar to the **left** or **right** side of the screen. ### Presenter Mode **Presenter Mode** is an optional Focus Mode setting designed for live instruction and screen sharing. It adjusts the layout to prioritize lesson content and reduce visual distractions. Presenter Mode is useful for: - Webinars or live virtual classes - Projector or large-screen presentations - Instructor-led sessions where learners follow along When enabled, Presenter Mode: - Expands the main content area for easier viewing - Minimizes emphasis on navigation elements - Keeps course navigation available in a simplified form For setup details, see the Presenter Mode documentation. ### Login & Registration When enabled, **Login and Registration** uses LearnDash’s customized registration and login experience. For setup details, see the Login and Registration documentation. ### Logo Upload Uploading a logo is optional, but recommended when using **Focus Mode** or **Login and Registration**. Logo placement: - **Focus Mode**: Displays in the header area above course navigation - **Login and Registration**: Displays below the login form, under the Login button ### Video Responsive CSS When enabled, videos using **Video Progression** automatically adapt to different screen sizes. If videos display incorrectly after enabling this setting, disable it. Some WordPress themes already include responsive video behavior. ## Admin User Settings These settings control how users with the **Administrator** role interact with courses. - **Course Auto-Enrollment** Automatically enrolls administrators in all courses. Disable to require administrators to enroll like other users. - **Bypass Course Limits** Allows administrators to ignore progression rules and access restrictions. Disable to force administrators to follow the course structure. - **Include in Reports** Includes administrator activity in LearnDash reports. Disable to exclude administrators from reporting. **Note:** This setting is not currently applicable to ProPanel. Administrators appear in ProPanel reports in version 3.0 and above. ## Modern Appearance (Beta) **Modern Course Page Style** is an updated layout for course pages that improves styling and access/enrollment details. **Note:** This feature is in beta but stable for production use. ### Enabling Modern Course Page Style - **New installations (4.20.5+)**: Enabled by default - **Existing installations (4.20.4 and older)**: Enable manually in **WP Admin → LearnDash → Settings → General → Appearance** ### Key features - **Refreshed styling**, including an improved content accordion - **Two-column layout** on desktop (stacked layout on smaller screens) - Some narrow themes may trigger the mobile layout even at larger window widths - **Enhanced enrollment and access details**, including: - Price/access types (Free, Buy Now, Subscription, Trial, Open, Closed) - Enrollment/login call-to-action - Course start and end dates - Days of access - Student limit (if set) - **Additional course details**, including: - Requirements (prerequisites and required course points) - Completion awards (course points and certificates) - Content overview (total lessons, topics, and quizzes) ## Global Pagination Settings Global pagination controls how many items appear per page across LearnDash lists (courses, lessons, topics, quizzes). These settings affect LearnDash shortcodes, widgets, and course content tables. - Default value: **20 items per page** - Enter 0 to disable pagination and show all items ### WP Profile Applies to LearnDash information shown in the WordPress user profile screen (**Users → All Users → Edit**) and some LearnDash widgets. - **Course progress per page** Controls how many courses appear under **Course Progress Details**. - **Quizzes per page** Controls how many quizzes appear under **You Have Taken the Following Quizzes**. ### Quiz edit screen - **Backend Question Widget** Controls how many questions appear in the quiz edit metabox. This setting does not affect the Quiz Builder and can be left at default when using the builder. ### Shortcodes and widgets - **Shortcodes and Widgets** Controls how many items display in LearnDash widgets and shortcodes (including courseinfo). Many shortcodes can override this value using shortcode attributes. **Note:** WordPress widgets are being phased out. Block-based solutions or shortcodes are recommended for similar functionality.