Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics
You want to create a custom template for a child page with slug 'team' under a parent page with slug 'about'. Which template file will WordPress use if available?
You want to create a custom template for a child page with slug 'team' under a parent page with slug 'about'. Which template file will WordPress use if available?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand page template hierarchy
WordPress looks for page-{slug}.php for pages, ignoring parent slug in file name.Step 2: Identify correct template for child page 'team'
The correct template is page-team.php.Final Answer:
page-team.php -> Option DQuick Check:
Child page template uses page-{slug}.php [OK]
Quick Trick: Page templates use page-{slug}.php regardless of parent [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using combined parent-child slug in filename
- Confusing single post templates with pages
- Assuming page.php is always used
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