Title: Parse Error
Last modified: August 20, 2016

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# Parse Error

 *  Resolved [meredithbaldwin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meredithbaldwin/)
 * (@meredithbaldwin)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/)
 * All of the sudden, I am seeing a “Parse Error” on my portfolio. I can’t seem 
   to get rid of it. Anyone have an idea on how to get rid of this? I would really
   appreciate it.
 * The message reads “Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/merbal/
   meredithbaldwin.com/wp-content/themes/pilcrow/footer.php on line 36”
 * I am currently using the Pilcrow theme by Automattic – and I would really like
   to keep this if possible.

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 *  [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/)
 * (@esmi)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426811)
 * Try re-uploading a fresh copy of the theme using [FTP](http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients)
   or use whatever file management application your host provides.
 *  Thread Starter [meredithbaldwin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meredithbaldwin/)
 * (@meredithbaldwin)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426844)
 * I tried re-uploading it twice. The last time I even changed the theme and then
   went back to the Pilcrow theme, hoping it would completely relay the theme. But
   I am still getting the Parse message. Any other ideas?
 *  [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/)
 * (@esmi)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426889)
 * Did you download a fresh copy of the theme first?
 *  Thread Starter [meredithbaldwin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meredithbaldwin/)
 * (@meredithbaldwin)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426926)
 * I thought so! I went up top under themes, and chose a different one. Is there
   an actual way to download a theme? I just remember selecting one when I first
   started.
 * If so, could you please tell me how to do this? Will it completely wipe out my
   website?
 *  [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/)
 * (@esmi)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426932)
 * Download a fresh copy to your computer from [http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/pilcrow](http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/pilcrow)
   
   Unpack the archive and upload the theme’s folder using [FTP](http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients)(
   or use whatever file management application your host provides) to wp-content/
   themes.
 * And, no – this will not wipe out your site. Your content is safely stored in 
   your database.
 *  Thread Starter [meredithbaldwin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meredithbaldwin/)
 * (@meredithbaldwin)
 * [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426989)
 * Thank you! That worked. I greatly appreciate your help!

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 * Last reply from: [meredithbaldwin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meredithbaldwin/)
 * Last activity: [14 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-113/#post-2426989)
 * Status: resolved

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