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Maybe I'm just dense, but I have never been able to figure out where one enters css or html coding to customize my appearance. I have no problem doing this for my own personal (non-wordpress) web pages, but wordpress has me stymied. I'm sure it's simple, but ....
Any help greatly appreciated...
Tom
The blog I need help with is btse1.wordpress.com.
Hi there,
You can hack a theme template free of charge on a WordPress.org install. You cannot edit templates or themes on free hosted WordPress.com blogs.
If you have CSS editing skills you can purchase an annually renewable custom design upgrade.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
Does the Custom Design upgrade let me edit HTML?
No. The Custom Design upgrade allows you to edit fonts and CSS only. You can change the appearance of a theme, but not its HTML markup, PHP code, or content. ... http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions
Thanks timethief. I failed to mention that I already purchased the custom upgrade. However, I'm afraid I don't know what is meant by "hack a theme template..."
Tom
Oops! I didn't realize you had purchased the custom design upgrade. I'm sorry my language puzzled you. This upgrade comes with Staff support. Please be patient while waiting.
"hack a theme template..."
Change the base PHP code (not allowed here) - the changes at a.ORG install can be minor such as to add Post by Email or major changing completely how a theme works
I know that the html and php aren't customizeable. I'm just trying to find out where one enters the css.
For example, on my personal web pages (completely unrelated to WP), I write code using a Notepad file associated with the web page. Here in WP, I'm just trying to find out what the analogous system is so I can make (or try to make) some minor changes to my basic theme using css.
Tom
Does this illustrated entry help?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
Once you purchase the Custom Design upgrade, it’s very easy to get started with editing your blog’s appearance. To begin, simply go to Appearance -> Custom Design in your blog’s dashboard. Then click on the CSS tab. The CSS Editor will then load.
Thanks! I have to run now but will try that this evening!
Tom
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