04 Creating and Editing Posts Print

Creating a New Post

1. Go to Posts → Add New
2. Enter your title in the title field at the top
3. Write your content in the editor below using the formatting toolbar
4. In the right sidebar:
   • Assign one or more Categories
   • Add relevant Tags (optional keywords that describe the post)
   • Set a Featured Image (displays as the post thumbnail in listings)
5. Click Publish when ready

Editing an Existing Post

Go to Posts → All Posts, hover over the post title, and click Edit. Make your changes and click Update.

Saving Drafts

Not ready to publish? Click Save Draft in the Publish box. Your work is saved and you can return to it later from the Posts list (filter by "Drafts").

Using the Editor

The content editor works similarly to a word processor. Use the toolbar to format text, create lists, add links, and insert media. Click the Toolbar Toggle button to reveal additional formatting options like headings and text color.

For detailed information on the editor toolbar, see the Using the Classic Editor article.