You created a child theme but your custom CSS changes are not showing. Which of these is the most likely cause?

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Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics

AYou added the child theme folder inside the parent theme folder

BYou activated the parent theme instead of the child theme

CYou used <code>@import</code> in <code>functions.php</code> instead of <code>style.css</code>

DYou forgot to add the <code>Template</code> line in <code>style.css</code>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check theme activation
If the parent theme is active, child theme changes won't apply.
Step 2: Review other options
Missing Template line causes child theme not to work, but usually disables child theme; folder placement is less critical; @import usage is unrelated to activation.
Final Answer:
You activated the parent theme instead of the child theme -> Option B
Quick Check:
Active theme must be child for overrides [OK]

Quick Trick: Always activate the child theme, not the parent [OK]

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