Title: Modify Comments Section
Last modified: September 8, 2016

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# Modify Comments Section

 *  [sparkleballlady](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sparkleballlady/)
 * (@sparkleballlady)
 * [9 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/modify-comments-section/)
 * Can I modify the wording on the -comments form- using CSS? Right now it says “
   Reply.” I’d like it to read differently. Thanks!

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 *  Moderator [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * (@zoonini)
 * [9 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/modify-comments-section/#post-8164722)
 * Hi there – I looked at your other threads and found your URL here: [https://sparkleball.com/](https://sparkleball.com/)
 * The comment-form wording can’t be changed with CSS alone; it would require some
   code changes in a child theme. If you’re interested in going that route, let 
   me know and I can provide further guidance.
 * Here are some guides in case you haven’t made one before:
 * [http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes](http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes)
   
   [https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/01/create-customize-wordpress-child-theme/](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/01/create-customize-wordpress-child-theme/)
 * p.s. when asking for help in the forums, please provide a link to your site in
   every thread so folks can assist you more easily. Thanks!
 *  Thread Starter [sparkleballlady](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sparkleballlady/)
 * (@sparkleballlady)
 * [9 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/modify-comments-section/#post-8166101)
 * Thank you, Kathryn. Sorry I forgot the link. I’ve watched your video about the
   child theme and feel almost ready to tackle it. Thanks for the answer. Alex
 *  Moderator [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * (@zoonini)
 * [9 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/modify-comments-section/#post-8179083)
 * Great! Once your child theme folder is set up:
 * 1. Make a copy of the file `comments.php` and place it in the child theme folder.
   
   2. Change line 68 from this:
 * `<?php //comment_form(); ?>`
 * to this:
 * `<?php comment_form(array('title_reply'=>'Your New Wording')); ?>`
 * 3. Replace the words `Your New Wording` with whatever you like.
 * Let me know how it goes!

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 * Last reply from: [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/)
 * Last activity: [9 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/modify-comments-section/#post-8179083)
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