Editing a post in WordPress is a straightforward process. If you've already created a post and want to make changes, follow these steps:

Editing a Post in WordPress:

 

Step 1: Login to WordPress Admin Dashboard

  • Open your web browser.
  • Go to the login page of your WordPress site by appending /wp-admin to your site's URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
  • Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Posts" Section

Once logged in, follow these steps:

In the left sidebar, find and click on "Posts."

Step 3: Locate the Post to Edit

  • You will see a list of your posts.
  • Find the post you want to edit. You can use the search or filter options if you have many posts.

Step 4: Click on the Post Title

Click on the title of the post you want to edit.

Step 5: Make Changes in the Editor

The post editor will open, allowing you to make changes to the title, content, categories, tags, and other settings.
Edit the content as needed.

Step 6: Update the Post

After making your changes, click the "Update" button on the right side of the editor to save the changes.
If you've made significant changes and want to preview the post again before updating, you can click "Preview" instead.

Step 7: View the Updated Post

After updating, you'll see a confirmation message.
Click on the "View Post" link to see the updated post on your website.

Quick Edit Option:

Alternatively, you can use the "Quick Edit" option from the list of posts in the "Posts" section:

  • Hover over the post title in the list.
  • Click on the "Quick Edit" link.
  • Make the necessary changes.
  • Click the "Update" button to save your changes.

That's it! You have successfully edited a post in WordPress. You can continue to edit and update your content as needed.