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1. brabantia
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Hi
   I've spend the best part of an hour to find an answer but have to resort to the forum:
   In which (php-) file do I edit the text of the metadata under each post?
   I only need to change the words, no functions or styling. I'm sure I miss something really obvious
   (looked in single.php, functions.php, content.php)

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Do not edit the Twenty Eleven theme. It is the default WordPress theme and having access to an unedited version of the theme is vital when dealing with a range of site issues. Create a child theme for your changes.

3. brabantia
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   I'm working with a 'child'. But always good to be warned. But now you mention it, do I have to copy modified php-files in the child-folder too? (seems logical)

4. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Yes. all custom files (php & css) should be in your child theme. The unmodified originals stay in the parent theme.

5. brabantia
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   (that's quick!) okay, will fix that.
   meanwhile, you happen to know where I can change the text of the metadata of a post?

6. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #

   You would need a custom copy of the twentyeleven_posted_on() function in your child theme's functions.php file.

7. brabantia
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Thank you so much!
   Found it and fixed it (I think I must've had something in my eye ...;-)

8. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Sometimes we all need a fresh pair of eyes. Glad I was able to help :-)

9. brabantia
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   fab help, thx a lot!

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