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. Create a child theme for your changes.
I’m working with a ‘child’. But always good to be warned. But now you mention it, do I have to copy modified php-files in the child-folder too? (seems logical)
Yes. all custom files (php & css) should be in your child theme. The unmodified originals stay in the parent theme.
(that’s quick!) okay, will fix that.
meanwhile, you happen to know where I can change the text of the metadata of a post?
You would need a custom copy of the twentyeleven_posted_on() function in your child theme’s functions.php file.
Thank you so much!
Found it and fixed it (I think I must’ve had something in my eye …;-)
Sometimes we all need a fresh pair of eyes. Glad I was able to help 🙂