General Guidance on Theme modifications..

  • srgray99

    (@srgray99)


    13 years ago

    New to WordPress.

    I new to WP but can make my way around php html css and javascript.

    Want to make a non-blog site.

    Have started with a theme called BlankSlate.

    I’m trying to understand the rule of thumb for modifying themes.

    What code/css/whatever can I change ?? I see that I can get to the php files and css files… But what is the normal path for modifying themes, so that I don’t break things in the future with theme updates ??

    Thanks…

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  • esmi

    (@esmi)

    13 years ago

    General rule: don’t edit anything in the theme itself. First create a child theme for your changes. Or install a custom CSS plugin if you;e just making CSS changes.

    Child themes allow you to apply customisations whilst still leaving the parent theme capable of being upgraded without any of your changes being wiped out.

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