Blank White Theme

Almost https://www.ads-software.com/themes/blankslate

How do I remove the search box?

Its for a one page website which a headline, some text and form so a search box is not needed

How familiar are you with theme development?

I know nothing about it what-so-ever. I’ve created websites before and know some html but never used wordpress

Probably best waiting until you’re using the theme before answering this in depth then

Ok, I’ve installed that theme. Its good but I need to remove the search box (I can live with the “THEME BY” notice)

First set up a Child Theme https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Child_Themes

Then copy the ‘header.php’ file and paste it into your Child Theme folder.
After then edit the ‘header.php’ file from within your Child Theme folder and delete this bit of the code:

<div id="search">
<?php get_search_form(); ?>
</div>

How do I access the themes directory? There doesn’t seem to be any way of accessing it from WordPress dashboard

Your hosting providers can help you with this

Creator of BlankSlate here.

If you’d like to continue using BlankSlate and need more in-depth support, feel free to use the official forum:

https://tidythemes.com/forum/

OR

You might try this theme which is probably closer to what you’re looking for:

https://www.ads-software.com/themes/writer

Thank you.