Deleting a post in WordPress is a simple process. If you want to remove a post from your site, follow these steps:
Deleting 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 Delete
- You will see a list of your posts.
- Find the post you want to delete. You can use the search or filter options if you have many posts.
Step 4: Hover Over the Post Title
- Hover over the title of the post you want to delete.
- Beneath the title, you will see several options, including "Edit," "Quick Edit," "Trash," etc.
Step 5: Move to Trash
Click on the "Trash" link. This will move the post to the trash.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
- After clicking "Trash," you will see a confirmation message.
- If you want to permanently delete the post, go to the "Trash" section on the left sidebar.
- Hover over the post in the trash and click on “Delete Permanently.”
- Confirm the deletion if prompted.
Step 7: View the Updated Posts
- If you're back in the "All Posts" section, you'll notice the deleted post is no longer there.
- If you permanently deleted the post, it won't appear in the trash.
Restoring a Post from Trash:
- If you mistakenly moved a post to the trash and want to restore it, go to the "Trash" section.
- Hover over the post and click "Restore."
That's it! You have successfully deleted a post in WordPress.