Documentation:Write and Edit a Post in WordPress

From UBC Wiki
Figure 1: Creating a Post



  • From the Dashboard, click Posts on the left-hand menu bar.
  • Click the Add New button (see Figure 2 image).
  • Enter a new short title in the New Post and enter text in the large empty box below the title.
  • In the Categories area on the far right, enter a category name and click Add New Category button, OR Select a category from the current category list by clicking on the radio button next to it.
  • In the Post Tags area on the far right, click View All Tags and from this list select a tag corresponding with a learning objective.
  • Browse the Discussions settings below and either allow or disallow comments on your posting.
  • On the far right, in the Publish settings, click Preview to see your new post, and then click Publish. Note: the yellow confirmation at the top of the page.