WordPress Help

Official documentation, learning resources, and contributor guides collected from WordPress.org.

  • Theme suspension

    There are situations when a theme that is already in the theme directory needs to be temporarily or permanently suspended from the directory. With the help of this document we want to make the resolution process more transparent and predictable, so that theme authors knows what to expect if a theme does not follow the…

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  • How to choose and install plugins

    In this workshop, participants will learn about WordPress plugins and how to install them. Participants will learn about the free plugins in the official WordPress.org Plugin repository as well as other commercial plugins. This workshop will give you the tools needed to thoroughly evaluate, install, and choose the most appropriate plugin(s) for your site(s) along…

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  • Where to find WordPress help

    Important: Please note that this is not a support page. If you seek help with your specific problem, please refer to the Support forums. WordPress help is never hard to find. There are many sites dedicated to helping WordPress users, including this support page and the always-helpful forums. With so much content available, however, how are…

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  • Twenty Twenty-One

    Twenty Twenty-One is the new default theme for WordPress Version 5.6. Twenty Twenty-One is a blank canvas for your ideas and it makes the block editor your best brush. With new block patterns, which allow you to create a beautiful layout in a matter of seconds, this theme’s soft colors and eye-catching — yet timeless…

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  • Glossary

    dl.glossary-list dd { margin-top: -50px; padding-top: 50px; } .htaccess An .htaccess (hypertext access) file is a directory-level configuration file supported by several web servers (like Apache HTTD), used for configuration of website-access issues, such as URL redirection, URL shortening, access control, and more. # 2FA Two-Factor Authentication is a type of multi-factor authentication. It is…

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  • Improving site performance

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  • Improving Site Performance: An overview

    This workshop covers some basic tips on why site performance is important for WordPress sites, along with tips to improve it.

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  • More options

    The More options menu in the block toolbar gives you additional options to customize your block. You can access these additional options by clicking on the ellipses (three dots) in the block toolbar. Copy Use the Copy option to copy a selected block and paste it elsewhere in the editor or even on a different…

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  • Getting Started in eCommerce: From Idea to First Customer

    In this course we’ll teach you how to get started in eCommerce and go from idea to your first customer. All content is beginner friendly, with no technical knowledge required!

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  • Advanced Layouts with the Block Editor

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