How do I edit a page in WordPress

To edit an existing page in WordPress, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to the Pages Section In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Pages" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "All Pages," "Add New," "Categories," and more. Click on "All Pages" to view a list of all the pages on your website.

Step 3: Select the Page to Edit On the "All Pages" screen, you will see a list of existing pages on your website. Locate the page you want to edit and hover over its title. Several options will appear below the page title.

Step 4: Click on "Edit" From the options that appear below the page title, click on "Edit." This will take you to the page editor screen, where you can amend the page content and settings.

Step 5: Edit the Page Content In the page editor screen, you will see the existing content of the page. You can modify the text, add, or remove images, videos, or any other content elements as needed. Use the formatting options available in the text editor to adjust the styling of your content.

Step 6: Customize Page Settings (Optional) Below the content field, you will find various meta boxes that allow you to customize page settings. Depending on your theme and installed plugins, you may have different options available. You can update page templates, featured images, parent pages, page attributes, and other relevant settings.

Step 7: Preview and Update the Page After making the desired changes to the page, you can preview how it will look by clicking the "Preview" button. If you're satisfied with the preview, click the "Update" button to save your changes and update the page on your website. If you're not ready to update, you can click the "Save Draft" button to save your changes as a draft without publishing them.

Congratulations! You have successfully edited an existing page in WordPress. The changes you made to the page will now be reflected on your website. You can repeat these steps to edit other pages as needed.

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