twentyeleven change words in post meta data

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 ??

fab help, thx a lot!