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Michelle Ames, MBAMarketing DivaMarketed by Michelle, LLC

HiddenWordPress Features

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Less-Known FeaturesScreen OptionsHelpPost OptionsPage OptionsPost/Page EditorQuick Edit

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Screen OptionsScreen Options appear on many of the admin pages, specifically: dashboard, pages, posts, comments, widgets, menu, plugins, & usersScreen Options will include standard options, but also may include additional options depending on installed plugins (i.e., Yoast SEO)

Screen Options

Screen options will appear in a pull-down in the upper right-hand corner (under howdy) on applicable screens.

Screen Options: DashboardChecking the boxes will toggle those boxes on/off.

No Plugins InstalledWith Plugins Installed

Screen Options: Posts ListChecking 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.

No Plugins Installed

Screen Options: Posts List

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.With Plugins Installed

Screen Options: PostsLayout (1 or 2 columns) will move the settings below the text editor (1 column) or beside it (2 columns which is the default)

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Screen Options: Pages ListChecking the boxes will change the columns on the pages list. Here is where some of the plugins options can really come in handy.

Screen Options: Pages ListChecking the boxes will change the columns on the pages list. Here is where some of the plugins options can really come in handy.

With Plugins Installed

Screen Options: PagesVery similar to post options.

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Screen Options: Comments

Screen Options: Widgets

Enabling accessibility mode changes the add from drop down menus to simple add buttons.

Screen Options: Widgets

Screen Options: MenusToggling link target will allow you to enable links to open in a new tab.

Screen Options: Plugins

Screen Options: Users

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Help

Located next to the Screen Options (or in its place) on most screens, Help offers insights and explanations for each screen.

Post Options

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 postPrivate posts will be accessible only to those whose user settings meet the criteriaPublication 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.

Page OptionsStatus Update (published, pending review, draft)Password Protect only those with the password will gain access to the pagePrivate pages will be accessible only to those whose user settings meet the criteriaPublication 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

Editor OptionsPaste as TextClear FormattingSpecial CharacterToolbar ToggleHorizontal LineRead MoreKeyboard Shortcuts

Proofread Writing

Editor Options

Distraction-free WritingText EditingVisual Editing

Quick Edit Features

Quick Edit Features

Hidden Secret Options Panelhttp://yoursite.com/wp-admin/options.php

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Misc. Shortcuts

Misc. Shortcuts

Favoriting Plugins

Favoriting Plugins

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