How to manipulate WordPress template?

[jacquelynrose]

I need to manipulate Wordpress template in order to add Banners and such.

How do I go about doing it?

I noticed its not the same as adding HTML to a site...

Is there a special section on the template like the index, header or somewhere on the template where I can edit or is it all separate completely?

TIA

Jac

[LaneLester]

In your WP admin area, go to Presentation / Theme Editor.

Down the right side you'll see a list of the files that comprise your theme. If you know HTML, you should be able to find where things go, although I sometimes have to do some experimenting to get things right.

Your theme files will have to have Write permissions for you to save your changes. If they do, there will be an Update File button. If they don't, there'll be a message to that effect.

Lane

[Mommyland]

[jacquelynrose]

Oh thanks guys, it worked now!

[theuniek1]

Just wanted to add that I don't recommend users update their theme files directly through the WP admin panel unless they feel comfortable with it and understand what they're doing.

Why? There is no undo button. A lot of times, users forget to make a back up copy of the data before they modify and if a mistake is made, there's no going back.

So, as a word of caution, if you're going to use the theme editor (or anything, really), please be sure to back up your files first.

On another note, WP widgets are definitely the way to go. Make sure the theme you're using has them enabled and you should see the word "Widgets" appear as a sub menu item when you click on Presentation.

~ Teli