For something simple like this, though, making a child theme is probably overkill. However, if you edit the theme’s files directly, you’ll lose those changes the next time the theme is updated. Instead, an easy way to add custom CSS is to install the Jetpack plugin and activate the Custom CSS module. You’ll then add your custom CSS in the new stylesheet editor that’ll appear in your dashboard, under Appearance > Edit CSS.
A custom CSS editor is also included in the Customizer as of WordPress 4.7.
I will look into those options. I’m not sure why I don’t have 4.7. I haven’t been prompted to upgrade yet.
A child theme might end up being the way to go. I’m sure I’ll probably find other things I want to tweak in the future. After I start getting some content posted.
Posting back on this…
I’m not understanding why I can’t upgrade to version 4.7, as you suggested. The dashboard does not show there are any upgrades available. The information I’ve been able to find suggests that it was released on December 6th, 2016. It also stated that I would be able to upgrade via the dashboard.
WordPress 4.7 “Vaughan”
I’ve checked for updates several times. I’m being told that I am running the latest version.
