Hidden Features in WordPress
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The document outlines various lesser-known features of WordPress, particularly focusing on screen options, post and page options, and editing features. It explains how to customize admin pages, manage posts and pages, and utilize help resources effectively. Additionally, it highlights specific features like password protection, private access, and publishing settings for better content management.
Hidden Features in WordPress
- 1. Michelle Ames, MBA Marketing Diva Marketed by Michelle, LLC “Hidden” WordPress Features
- 2. Less-Known Features • Screen Options • Help • Post Options • Page Options • Post/Page Editor • Quick Edit MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 3. Screen Options • Screen Options appear on many of the admin pages, specifically: dashboard, pages, posts, comments, widgets, menu, plugins, & users • Screen Options will include standard options, but also may include additional options depending on installed plugins (i.e., Yoast SEO) MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 4. Screen Options MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Screen options will appear in a pull-down in the upper right-hand corner (under “howdy”) on applicable screens.
- 5. Screen Options: Dashboard MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Checking the boxes will toggle those boxes on/off.
- 6. Screen Options: Posts List MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Checking the boxes will toggle those features on/off. Setting the number of items per page will change the number in the list per page of posts, so that you will not have to click “next page” as often.
- 7. Screen Options: Posts MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Layout (1 or 2 columns) will move the settings below the text editor (1 column) or beside it (2 columns – which is the default)
- 8. Screen Options: Pages List MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Checking the boxes will change the columns on the pages list.
- 9. Screen Options: Pages MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Very similar to post options.
- 10. Screen Options: Comments MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 11. Screen Options: Widgets MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Enabling accessibility mode changes the “add” from drop down menus to simple “add” buttons.
- 12. Screen Options: Menus MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Toggling “link target” will allow you to enable links to open in a new tab.
- 13. Screen Options: Plugins MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 14. Screen Options: Users MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 15. Help MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Located next to the Screen Options (or in its place) on most screens, Help offers insights and explanations for each screen.
- 16. Post Options MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames • Stick post to front page (overrides chronological blog/posts and keeps this post on the blog home page) • Password Protect – only those with the password will gain access to the post • Private posts will be accessible only to those whose user settings meet the criteria • Publication date – can be set in the future to post at a later date, or can be edited to change the order of posts in your blog.
- 17. Page Options MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames • Status Update (published, pending review, draft) • Password Protect – only those with the password will gain access to the page • Private pages will be accessible only to those whose user settings meet the criteria • Publication date – can be set in the future to post at a later date, or can be edited to change the order of posts in your blog. • Revisions – scroll through previous revisions to restore to an earlier point
- 18. Editor Options MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Paste as Text Clear Formatting Special Character Toolbar ToggleHorizontal Line Read More Keyboard Shortcuts Proofread Writing
- 19. Editor Options MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames Distraction-free Writing Text Editing Visual Editing
- 20. Quick Edit Features MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 21. Quick Edit Features MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 22. “Hidden” Secret Options Panel MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames http://yoursite.com/wp-admin/options.php
- 23. Misc. Shortcuts MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 24. Misc. Shortcuts MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 25. Favoriting Plugins MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 26. Favoriting Plugins MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames
- 27. Thank You/Questions • Michelle Ames, Marketing Diva • MarketedByMichelle.com • michelle@marketedbymichelle.com • Twitter: @michelleames MarketedByMichelle.com Michelle Ames