Saving Element Changes
When you edit any element (text, image, etc.):
- Make your changes in the settings window
- Click the blue Save Changes button at the bottom of the window
Important: This only saves the element settings – you must still update the page!
[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Show Save Changes button in element settings]
Saving the Entire Page
After making all your changes:
- Click the Update button (usually in the top right or sidebar)
- Wait for the "Page Updated" confirmation
[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Show Update button location]
Previewing Before Publishing
To see how your changes will look before making them live:
- Click the Preview button
- A new tab will open showing your page as visitors will see it
- Return to the editor tab to make adjustments
- When satisfied, click Update to publish
What If Something Goes Wrong?
- Undo: Use Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) to undo recent changes
- Revisions: WordPress saves page revisions – check the "Revisions" link to restore an earlier version
- Don't Panic: If you haven't clicked Update, your live page is unchanged
Quick Reference
| Action | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Save Changes | Saves settings for one element only |
| Update | Publishes all changes to your live site |
| Preview | Shows changes without publishing |