Editing Themes

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    17 years, 5 months ago

    i downloaded a Theme 1.0 and I want to edit and customize the theme (it is customizable) but when I look at it in the theme editor Im unsure of how to edit it. Im familiar with html but php Im not. How do I got about editing the theme and what would be the easiest way to do this?

    Thank you

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  • The majority of things you would change in a theme are in the css file. If you want to go beyond changes to sizes, colors, placement, etc. you will have to edit the other theme files (index.php, single.php and the like).

    Of course Make Backups First! That way, when you screw things up (and if you’re anything like me, you will) you have the originals to fall back on.

    Two usual methods:

    1. Give 777 permissions to your theme files so you can edit them through the ADMIN -PRESENTATION – THEME EDITOR

    Just remember to set your files back to their original permission level when finished.

    2. With your chosen text editor. There are many free ones available that work with php,html,css and whatever else you need.

    As far as working with php and html together, it’s just another learning curve like anything else really. Work with the templates and themes at your fingertips and start to change things bit by bit as you learn.

    Oh, and don’t forget you have a myriad of helpers here who can help you along the way.

    Thread Starter 2johnsons

    (@2johnsons)

    Thank you for your help and information.

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