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Edit a page or post’s content

Last reviewed on July 14, 2025

After creating a page or post, you can edit its content anytime. This guide will show you how to update an existing page or post.

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Edit a page or post’s content

After creating a page or post, you can return to the page to continue editing the content. Follow these steps to open an existing page or post:

  1. Visit your site’s dashboard.
  2. Click either Pages or Posts in the menu on the side.
The location of the Pages and Posts menu options in a site's dashboard.
  1. Choose from one of the following links at the top of the dashboard:
The section of the Pages dashboard that includes the published, drafts, and trash filters.
  1. Locate your page or post in the list and click the title of it to open the content editor.
  2. Make your desired edits and click the Save button at the top of the editor to update your page or post with the new content.

Learn more about using the WordPress Editor to modify your pages and posts.

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