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You added custom code to functions.php but the site shows a white screen. What is the most likely cause?
You added custom code to functions.php but the site shows a white screen. What is the most likely cause?
medium📝 Debug Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify common white screen cause
White screen usually means a PHP error, often syntax error in functions.php.Step 2: Exclude other options
Missing header.php or empty style.css won't cause white screen; corrupted sidebar.php affects sidebar only.Final Answer:
A PHP syntax error in functions.php -> Option DQuick Check:
White screen = PHP error in functions.php [OK]
Quick Trick: Check functions.php syntax if site shows white screen [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Blaming missing header.php for white screen
- Assuming empty CSS causes white screen
- Ignoring PHP errors in functions.php
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