Updating & Editing files

  • TanR

    (@tanr)


    12 years, 6 months ago

    Hello

    I have a question that I think I know the answer to and I’m pretty sure is basic, but I just need to ask to be sure.

    I’m currently using version 3.0.1 – old I know. I’ve never updated because I always manually edit all the files within the program (appearance – editor – sidebar.php / index.php etc)

    Two questions

    1) If I update will I still be able to access and edit these files through my site rather than uploading via an ftp transfer program
    2) will the update skew any of the existing coding, potentially ruining the current site design/layout

    Thanks!

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  • WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    12 years, 6 months ago

    1) If I update will I still be able to access and edit these files through my site rather than uploading via an ftp transfer program

    Yes.

    2) will the update skew any of the existing coding, potentially ruining the current site design/layout

    Assuming the changes you’ve made are in a theme, it depends on the theme. If it’s a default theme, yes, those files will be overwritten. If not a default theme, it may have compatibility issues.

    A better way to make changes to a theme is by using a child theme –

    http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Child_Themes

    BTW, you should do a manual update in stages since you have such a big jump in updating to do –

    http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Upgrading_WordPress_Extended

    And for sure, backup your site and database before doing anything!

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