Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics
You want to create a child theme and need to specify the parent theme in
style.css. Which metadata field should you use?You want to create a child theme and need to specify the parent theme in style.css. Which metadata field should you use?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall child theme metadata requirements
To link a child theme to its parent, theTemplatefield is used with the folder name of the parent theme.Step 2: Confirm correct field name
Fields likeParent,Parent Theme, orBase Themeare not recognized by WordPress.Final Answer:
Template: parent-theme-folder -> Option AQuick Check:
Child theme parent specified by Template field [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'Template:' to specify parent theme folder [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using 'Parent' instead of 'Template'
- Using spaces in field name
- Confusing with Theme Name
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