Beginners question about the ('template_url') tag…

  • Resolved ralexander

    (@ralexander)


    14 years, 1 month ago

    Hi All,

    Bit embarrassed to ask this actually but i can’t find the answer anywhere so here goes…

    I bought a WP Theme that i am currently editing and i wondered – whenever I see (‘template_url’)should i be inserting the directory address of my WP theme EG. (‘https://www.example.co.uk/wp-content/themes/exampletheme’) or does the (‘template_url’) tag automaticly insert it for me?

    I would be greatful if someone could give the newb a bit of advice ??

    Thanks

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  • template url is built in to wordpress to provide the url of that template you don’t need to change it unless you should happen to be making a child theme in which case files you want linked to your child theme should say stylesheet_url

    Thread Starter ralexander

    (@ralexander)

    Yikes – a child theme huh!?
    I guess the chances are if i don’t know what it is i’m not making one but i will google and find out what that is.

    Thanks For your answer Codepretty that has really help me out – so much to learn!

    No problem. Child theme can be as simple as just css. It give your purchased theme more updatability but it’s entirely not necessary. It allows your to alter the appearance of your theme without messing around with the original theme code.

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