Writing posts

  • Anatomy of the post editing
    *This is the old interface which is easier to work with
    • Show on screen
      • Post admin options like turning "comments" on and other panels
      • Themes will add to these options
    • Title
      • Most themes will show as a <h1>header
      • Composes the Post URL
    • MCE (Moxiecode Content Editor)
      • format text
      • basic tags
      • hyperlinks
      • align
      • lists
      • blockquote
      • "Read More" insert
    • Tags and Category
      • post organization for special menus
    • Discussion
      • Turns the comments form on and off
    • Featured image
      • Associate image with the post
      • Theme specific - usually displays images with list (example)
    • Publish
      • publish and update article - must be done every time updates are made
      • Determines if it is a draft or privite or public
      • Date determines order of listing