[Solved] Why does this Theme Customizer code cause a fatal error?$wp_customize->add_control(new WP_Customize_Control($wp_customize, 'footer_text', ['label' => 'Footer Text'])); | Wordpress

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Why does this Theme Customizer code cause a fatal error?

$wp_customize->add_control(new WP_Customize_Control($wp_customize, 'footer_text', ['label' => 'Footer Text']));

AThe setting 'footer_text' is not registered before adding the control

BThe 'section' parameter is missing in the control arguments

CThe control ID must be numeric

DWP_Customize_Control cannot be instantiated directly

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if setting is registered
The control references 'footer_text' setting, but no add_setting() call exists for it.
Step 2: Understand control dependencies
Controls require a registered setting; missing setting causes fatal error.
Final Answer:
The setting 'footer_text' is not registered before adding the control -> Option A
Quick Check:
Control needs existing setting [OK]

Quick Trick: Register setting before adding its control [OK]

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