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1. kalibahlu
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I created a new theme by duplicating the "default" theme directory and editing the images. I renamed it "newtheme", and now I have in my wp-content/themes folder 3 themes: classic, default and newtheme. Then I went to dashboard/appearance/themes to activate my new theme, but it isn't showing up and an option on the themes page. I still only see classic and default. Is there something I need to do to get my new theme to become available? Thank you! :)

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Yes - you also need to edit the theme header in style.css and give it a new name.

3. kalibahlu
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Thank you for your reply, esmi. I edited the header area at the top of the style.css within the new theme's directory, but it still isn't showing up. I must be misunderstanding. Do you mean the first line at the top:

   /*
   Theme Name: WordPress newTheme
   */

   or do you mean somewhere else?

4. kalibahlu
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Oh wait, yes, there it is! I didn't recognize it because it isn't finding the new images yet... I see I have more editing to do. Thank you for your help!:)

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