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. First create a child theme for your changes.
esmi – Thanks for the tip. But, I’ve already changed a couple of things in the theme CSS; I reduced the body line height and changed the font. So, am I screwed? Shall I download and re-install the theme?
Right now you have 2 choices:
1. Turn your current theme into a new standalone theme and re-upload Twenty Eleven
2. Make a note of the changes you have made, re-upload Twenty Eleven, create a child theme and then add your changes to the child’s stylesheet.
Given a free choice, I’d recommend option 2.
I can re-upload twenty eleven. But, I have no idea of how to make a “child theme.” I’ve read the documentation, but I just don’t understand it.
A step-by-step tutorial for idiots (like me) would help.
Any suggestions?
Wouldn’t it be easier to rename the existing theme (as edited) as the “child” and just re-install the “parent”?
No. Child themes should only contain the customisations and nothing else.
Gotcha! Thanks.
I think I’ve figured out how to create the “child” theme.
Thanks, again.
Now, I need to know how to reduce the space between the top of the body area and the page label.
Any suggestions???
CSS line 74
#page {
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 1000px;
}
jwind;
Thanks for the info.
I’ll give it a try and get back.
Sorry for the delay in my response; busy, busy, busy today.
Regards,
Ken
