To edit an existing post category in WordPress, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the Categories Section In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Posts" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "All Posts," "Add New," "Categories," and more. Click on "Categories" to access the categories section.
Step 3: Locate the Category to Edit On the "Categories" page, you will see a list of existing categories. Locate the category you want to edit and hover over its name. Several options will appear below the category name.
Step 4: Click on "Edit" From the options that appear below the category name, click on "Edit." This will take you to the category editing screen.
Step 5: Modify Category Details On the category editing screen, you can modify various details of the category. You can change the category name, slug, parent category (if applicable), and category description. Update the necessary fields based on your desired changes.
Step 6: Save the Updated Category After making the desired changes to the category, click on the "Update" button to save the updated category in WordPress.
Congratulations! You have successfully edited an existing post category in WordPress. The changes you made will now be reflected in the category structure of your website. You can repeat these steps to edit other categories as needed.
