Why can't I create a custom front page for my Child of 2012 theme??

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    sunnystorm2011 · Member ·

    I created a custom front page template, but apparently applying it breaks some conditional statement somewhere that operates based on the mere name of the template.

    The content which normally is 960 px for the front page template narrows to about 624 px by simply changing the template name from “front page template” to “custom front page template.”

    I’ve changed none of the code within — simply changing the template name breaks the layout.

    I’d like to create a custom front page template, but I’d like the content to stay the same width as the regular front page template. How can I achieve that?

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    designsimply · Member ·

    You’ve posted your question in a WordPress.com forum, but you’re asking about something that cannot be done here at WordPress.com. Because of that, you should ask for help in the volunteer-based WordPress.org forums at http://wordpress.org/support/

    Before I send you over there, I’ll try to give you a few quick tips here first.

    I created a custom front page template, but apparently applying it breaks some conditional statement somewhere that operates based on the mere name of the template.

    Try using a different name for the template, a one-word name even.

    Try following this guide exactly as a test:
    http://line25.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-wordpress-custom-page-template

    If you’re still having trouble after that, check to see if someone at http://wordpress.org/support/ is avail. to lend you a hand.

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