Edit Existing Posts

[wp101 video=”edit-posts”]

In this video, the instructor explains how to manage and edit blog posts you’ve already published in WordPress, using both quick tools and the full editor.

1. Accessing Your Posts

• Go to the All Posts screen to view a list of all your blog posts.
• Sort posts by title or date.
• Use the search bar to quickly find specific posts.

Screen Options:

• Control how many posts are shown per page.
• Choose which columns are displayed.
• Switch between Compact view (default) or Extended view (shows post excerpts).

2. Editing Options

Hover over a post to see action links:

• Edit – Opens the full post editor (to change content).
• Quick Edit – Inline tool to update details without opening the full editor.
• Delete – Move a post to Trash.
• View – Preview the post as visitors see it.

3. Quick Edit Features

• Change title and slug (URL).
• Update date and time.
• Set a password (password-protected post) or mark it private.
• Assign or update categories and tags.
• Enable/disable comments and pingbacks.
• Change status (draft, published).
• Make a post sticky (always at the top of the blog page).
• Select a page template (if theme supports multiple templates).

Always click Update to save changes.

4. Editing Content

• To update the full content of a post:
  • Click the title or the Edit link to open the post in the WordPress editor.
  • Make your changes, then click Update to save.

5. Bulk Editing

• Select multiple posts using checkboxes.
• From Bulk Actions, choose Edit and click Apply.
• Change categories, tags, author, templates, or other settings for multiple posts at once.
• Remove individual posts from bulk editing by clicking the X next to their name.

6. Deleting and Restoring Posts

• Delete posts by moving them to the Trash.
• Posts remain in Trash for 30 days:
  • You can restore them anytime.
  • Or delete permanently if you’re sure.

Key Takeaway:

WordPress gives you flexible options to edit, organize, and manage posts—from quick inline edits to full content updates and bulk changes. Even deleted posts can be restored for up to 30 days, offering peace of mind.

In the next video, you’ll take these skills further by creating a new page, not just a blog post.