Adding and Formatting Content in WordPress


WordPress offers a user-friendly content editor that allows you to easily add and format text, images, and media on your website. In this guide, we'll explore how to create and format content in WordPress using the classic editor.


Creating a New Post or Page

To add new content in WordPress:

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Click on "Posts" to create a new blog post or "Pages" for static pages.
  3. Click "Add New" to open the editor.
  4. Enter a title for your content in the provided field.
  5. In the main editor, you can start adding your content.

Formatting Text

You can format text in WordPress using the editor's built-in tools:

  • Bold: Select the text you want to make bold and click the "B" icon in the editor toolbar.
  • Italics: Select the text you want to italicize and click the "I" icon in the editor toolbar.
  • Underline: Select the text you want to underline and click the "U" icon in the editor toolbar.
  • Headings: Use the dropdown menu in the editor toolbar to select headings (e.g., H1, H2, H3) for section titles.
  • Lists: Create ordered (numbered) or unordered (bulleted) lists using the list icons in the editor toolbar.

Inserting Images and Media

You can easily add images and media to your content:

  1. Click the "Add Media" button in the editor to upload or select an image from your media library.
  2. Choose the image and set its alignment and size options.
  3. Click "Insert into post" to add the image to your content.

You can also embed videos, audio, and other media by pasting their URL into your content.


Adding Links

To create hyperlinks in your content:

  1. Select the text you want to link.
  2. Click the "Insert/edit link" icon in the editor toolbar.
  3. Enter the URL you want to link to and set link options if needed.
  4. Click "Add Link" to create the hyperlink.

Preview and Publish

Before publishing, you can preview your content to see how it will look on your website. Once satisfied with the formatting, click the "Publish" button to make your content live.


Conclusion

Adding and formatting content in WordPress is straightforward. The built-in editor provides a range of tools to create well-structured and visually appealing content for your website. Experiment with these features to create engaging posts and pages.