Edit the template.php file

  • jowiii

    (@jowiii)


    16 years, 8 months ago

    Hi there,

    I use WordPress 2.7.1 and am trying to edit the template.php file (wp-admin/includes/template.php)
    Every time I try to edit the file, all the “save-functions” lose their function to save; for example to save pages, to save after user edits and so on.
    What happens is that WordPress loads /wp-admin/page.php as a completely white screen. Just white.
    Is it impossible to edit the template.php file?

    Best regards,
    Jowiii

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  • Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    WordPress.org Admin

    16 years, 8 months ago

    Why are you trying to edit the template.php file? You shouldn’t edit core WordPress files.

    Peter Boosten

    (@pboosten)

    16 years, 8 months ago

    If it’s impossible I cannot tell, but it’s not wise to edit the files in the base, because all changes would be overwritten when you upgrade your wordpress installation (which you should really do, btw).

    Peter

    Thread Starter jowiii

    (@jowiii)

    16 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for answer.

    1. I want to edit the text in the help-dropdown-menu.
    Anybody knows if it is possible?

    2. I know about the upgrade. I will try if it is possible in some way. If not i will keep using 2.7.1.

    Regards
    Jowiii

    Thread Starter jowiii

    (@jowiii)

    16 years, 8 months ago

    My next thought was to open a thread with the question:
    “What is the downsides if you dont upgrade your wp”

    I will do that now – but i would still gladly receive a solution on this topic 🙂

    Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    WordPress.org Admin

    16 years, 8 months ago

    What “help dropdown menu” are you talking about?

    Why don’t you use the localization features instead?

    WordPress in Your Language

    Thread Starter jowiii

    (@jowiii)

    16 years, 8 months ago

    The dropdown in the top of the page on the controlpanel site / frontpage. Under the text “Howdy *name*”.

    The localization features?

    I will look at your answers tomorrow.

    Nice with such a fast reply.

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