Changing the front page (top left) thumbnail in 'The Columnist' theme

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  johnyoung1712 · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 6:51 pm

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  Hi all,

  I’m trying to customise: http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/the-columnist/

  How do I change the image on the top left hand corner of the homepage. At default, it is a black/very dark grey square.

  Thanks for any help!

  John

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 6:57 pm

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  The theme description is found here http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/the-columnist/

  Custom Header
  Add a personal touch to The Columnist by uploading a custom header image and the black box that appears in the top-left corner will be replace with your image. Your header image will be displayed at 140 pixels wide by 180 pixels tall. Here you will see the default header shown on the left and custom image shown on the right: …

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  timethief · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm

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  Uploading a Custom Header Image
  Go to Appearance -> Header in your blog’s dashboard.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/custom-header-image/#uploading-a-custom-header-image

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  johnyoung1712 · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 7:21 pm

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  Thank you! Very helpful. Have a good day!

  John

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  timethief · Member · Apr 15, 2013 at 7:22 pm

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  You’re welcome.