Title: Basic Newbie Question
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# Basic Newbie Question

 *  [wapatu](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wapatu/)
 * (@wapatu)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/)
 * This will probably seem like a really ignorant question to most of you, but I’m
   completely new to WordPress.org and am new at using HostGator. I have installed
   a template and understand how to change the design, colors and so forth. What
   I don’t understand is how and where to go to change verbage. The author of the
   theme entered About Me info in the sidebar and I don’t know how to access it 
   or change it. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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 *  [Len](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lenk/)
 * (@lenk)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052299)
 * Depends on the theme. It could be hardcoded in sidebar.php or using a file include
   with the text hardcoded in **that** file. It may even be pulling the data from
   your profile in the dashboard. Link?
 *  Thread Starter [wapatu](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wapatu/)
 * (@wapatu)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052302)
 * I haven’t changed anything yet as far as the theme. Just trying to learn my way
   around
    [](http://gator803.hostgator.com/~wapatu/)
 *  Thread Starter [wapatu](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wapatu/)
 * (@wapatu)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052303)
 * [http://gator803.hostgator.com/~wapatu/](http://gator803.hostgator.com/~wapatu/)
 *  [jasonmassengale](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jasonmassengale/)
 * (@jasonmassengale)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052304)
 * Are you using an editor like Dreamweaver? If so, you can just select the theme
   folder and search (ctrl+F) for About Me then change it.
 * If that doesn’t work for you, check the theme options – Log into the dashboard
   then mouseover Appearance > click the drop down arrow. If there’s _Your Theme_
   Options below the editor link, click it and see if there’s an option for you 
   to change it.
 * If there’s no option to change it, click “editor”. That brings up the theme editor.
   Your theme should be selected, but double check it in the top right corner > 
   Then select the file from the list called sidebar.php or something similar probably.
 * Once the file loads, click inside the text editor box and search (ctrl + f) for“
   about me” (quotes not necessary).
 * If you don’t see sidebar.php at first glance, double check. It looks like the
   standard wordpress template files are sorted alphabetically first then extra 
   files are sorted alphabetically after that.
 *  [Len](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lenk/)
 * (@lenk)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052306)
 * Open sidebar.php and you will see this…
 * `<?php include (TEMPLATEPATH . '/rss.php'); ?>`
 * That is called a file include. So, off we go to rss.php and open it. This is 
   what you see (among other things)…
 *     ```
       <h2>About Me</h2>
       Here I'll share my knowledge, discovery and experience related to my hobby and work. Most articles on this site are related to blog design, short reviews, tips and make money online.
       ```
   
 * Edit to your heart’s content. 🙂
 *  Thread Starter [wapatu](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wapatu/)
 * (@wapatu)
 * [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052311)
 * Thank you both for your help. The rss template was the only one I didn’t look
   at assuming it was not related. LenK, you saved me from a very long night! Thanks
   again, have a good one!!!

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 * Last reply from: [wapatu](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wapatu/)
 * Last activity: [17 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/basic-newbie-question/#post-1052311)
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