Title: Changing “Post Content”
Last modified: March 23, 2019

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# Changing “Post Content”

 *  Resolved [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/)
 * Hi,
 * How can i change the descriptive text to tell the user what they must enter?
   
   In other words, I would like to change the text “Post Content” and the placeholder“
   Post Content” to something more suitable. In fact, they could even be removed.
   See screenshot: [https://postimg.cc/K19D2V4v](https://postimg.cc/K19D2V4v) How
   can I do this? I don’t have experience with CSS.
 * Kind regards,
 * Yunis
    -  This topic was modified 7 years, 2 months ago by [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/).

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 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11347472)
 * Glad to help. It is possible to do this using the custom form. That way you can
   tweak the details like labels, placeholders, and more. Check the plugin docs 
   for complete steps for the custom form.
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11349769)
 * Hi,
 * Where is the “plugin docs” to complete steps for the ‘custom form’?
 * Regards,
 * Yunis
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11349773)
 * Under the [Installation tab](https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#installation),
   scroll down to “Custom Submission Form” to find it.
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11349830)
 * Hi,
 * I’ve copied the files usp.css and submission-form.php into my theme and changed
   plugin’s setting to “Custom Form + CSS. How do I customize the form now?
 * Regards,
 * Yunis
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11349919)
 * Open it and edit as you like.
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11349923)
 * Note: do not change any of the input names, ids or classes. Just about everything
   else you can change though.
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11350155)
 * Hi,
 * Open it. What file are you referring to with “it”?
 * Regards,
 * Yunis
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11350198)
 * You make a good point, I need to add an example that shows how to actually make
   changes to the form. So here goes.
 * First understand the purpose of each file:
    - `usp.css` — this is a CSS file, used to change appearance, like colors, font
      sizes, margins, et al.
    - `submission-form.php` — this is a PHP file, it uses scripted language to output
      dynamic content. You’ll notice code wrapped in `<?php` tags, stuff like variables
      and simple logic. This file also uses HTML to provide form structure, for 
      example you will notice tags such as `<label>`, `<input>`, and `<p>`
 * Now for what you were asking about, changing labels and placeholders, follow 
   these steps:
    1. Open the PHP file in a code editor or plain-text editor (do not use any rich-
       text processor like Microsoft Word. Plain text or code editor only.
    2. Inside of the file, take a look around and get a basic idea of scope, structure,
       and contents.
    3. Now find the `<label>` tag or `placeholder` attribute that you want to change.
       And change it.
    4. Save the file and upload to your server.
    5. Visit the form in a browser and test thoroughly.
 * Note: unless you are comfortable with editing code you may want to hire a pro.
   But of course one of the great things about WP is that it is within reach for
   just about anyone. I hope this helps, will also add this to the Installation 
   docs in the next plugin update. Cheers.
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11350419)
 * Hi,
 * I donwloaded the file “submission-form.php” and nowhere could I find the tags“
   <label>” and “<input>”.
    [https://pastebin.com/E0AQQpnD](https://pastebin.com/E0AQQpnD)
 * Just keep in mind that all I want to do is remove the “Post Content” strings 
   near the input box provided by your free plugin.
 * Regards,
 * Yunis
    -  This reply was modified 7 years, 2 months ago by [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/).
    -  This reply was modified 7 years, 2 months ago by [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/).
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11350487)
 * Try searching the file for “Post Content” should be able to do that.
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11357161)
 * Hi,
 * If i want to remove “Post Content” strings rather than change them, how do I 
   do that?
 * Regards,
 * Yunis
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11357744)
 * It depends are you using the Visual/RTE editor or regular plain textarea?
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11359193)
 * How can i remove the field label “Post Content” and the placeholder “Post Content”
   using a text wditor such as
    Windows Notepad?
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11359203)
 * It depends……….. are you using the Visual/RTE editor or regular plain textarea?
 *  Thread Starter [Yunis777](https://wordpress.org/support/users/yunis777/)
 * (@yunis777)
 * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/changing-post-content/#post-11359282)
 * I think I’m using regular plain textarea.

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