{"id":5259,"date":"2025-07-29T15:01:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?p=5259"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:01:14","slug":"wordpress-shortcuts-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/blog\/wordpress-shortcuts-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Little-Known WordPress Shortcuts and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">WordPress is pretty awesome as it is, but when combined with some little-known secrets, it turns into a powerhouse for your website. You\u2019ll be able to save time, navigate your site faster, and streamline everyday tasks. To start off right, here\u2019s a list of WordPress shortcuts and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keyboard shortcuts save time<\/strong>: Use built-in WordPress editor shortcuts to duplicate blocks, navigate sections, and switch views quickly without using your mouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Markdown speeds up formatting<\/strong>: Typing syntax like\u00a0<code>##<\/code>\u00a0or\u00a0<code>*<\/code>\u00a0directly in the Gutenberg editor instantly formats headings and lists without reaching for the toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen Options offer hidden control<\/strong>: This overlooked dashboard feature lets you show\/hide elements, change pagination, and customize your admin layout with ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fix lockouts without plugins<\/strong>: Regain access to your site by editing\u00a0<code>functions.php<\/code>\u00a0or activating fallback themes through specific URLs\u2014even when WP Admin is broken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Native tools reduce plugin bloat<\/strong>: You can add custom CSS, change your login URL, and reuse layouts\u2014all without installing extra plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#word-press-keyboard-shortcuts\">WordPress Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#using-markdown-in-word-press\">Using Markdown in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#screen-options\">Screen Options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#update-word-press-ur-ls-while-locked-out-of-wp-admin\">Update WordPress URLs While Locked Out of WP-Admin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bypass-php-fatal-errors\">Bypass PHP Fatal Errors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#paste-a-link-create-a-link\">Paste a Link, Create a Link<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#allow-user-registration-on-your-website\">Allow User Registration on Your Website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#turn-off-the-gutenberg-fullscreen-mode\">Turn Off The Gutenberg Fullscreen Mode<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-save-and-reuse-your-layouts\">How to Save And Reuse Your Layouts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#blocksy-pros-content-blocks\">Blocksy Pro&#8217;s Content Blocks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#convert-categories-to-tags-and-vice-versa\">Convert Categories to Tags And Vice Versa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#remove-the-pre-publish-checklist\">Remove The Pre-Publish Checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#quicker-access-to-wp-admin\">Quicker Access to WP-Admin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#schedule-posts-with-one-click\">Schedule Posts With One Click<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#use-custom-css-without-a-plugin\">Use Custom CSS Without a Plugin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#change-the-login-url-for-added-security\">Change the Login URL for Added Security<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#how-do-i-view-all-available-keyboard-shortcuts-in-the-word-press-editor\">How Do I View All Available Keyboard Shortcuts in the WordPress Editor?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-i-use-markdown-formatting-inside-the-word-press-block-editor\">Can I Use Markdown Formatting Inside the WordPress Block Editor?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-i-do-if-i-get-locked-out-of-my-word-press-dashboard-after-a-url-change\">What Should I Do If I Get Locked Out of My WordPress Dashboard After a URL Change?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-can-i-duplicate-a-block-or-section-in-word-press-without-rebuilding-it-manually\">How Can I Duplicate a Block or Section in WordPress Without Rebuilding It Manually?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-it-possible-to-add-custom-css-without-installing-a-plugin\">Is It Possible to Add Custom CSS Without Installing a Plugin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#access-secret-options-screen\">Access Secret Options Screen<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#proceed-at-your-own-peril\">Proceed at your own peril \ud83d\ude42<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"word-press-keyboard-shortcuts\">WordPress Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5760\" height=\"2880\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/computer-keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of you already know the <strong>Cmd<\/strong> or <strong>Ctrl<\/strong> <strong>+<\/strong> <strong>A\/Z\/S\/P<\/strong>\u2026 shortcuts that are used to select, save, undo\/redo, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the WordPress editor also features a selection of other WP shortcut, some of which cover general functions, while others control block actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can toggle Fullscreen mode by pressing&nbsp;<strong>Cmd + Shift + Option + F (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + F)<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; useful if you want to quickly jump to your WP dashboard. Pressing&nbsp;<strong>Cmd + Shift + Option + M (Ctrl + Shift + Alt + M)<\/strong>&nbsp;switches between the visual and code editor, letting you take a quick look or grab a part of your layout and paste it elsewhere. <strong>Real case<\/strong>: you\u2019re a blogger who frequently needs to tweak HTML within posts. Instead of manually clicking to switch between the visual and code editor, use this shortcut to toggle back and forth instantly. This saves valuable time when working with complex formatting or custom HTML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + Option + O<\/strong>&nbsp;on a Mac or&nbsp;<strong>Alt + Shift + O<\/strong>&nbsp;on Windows will open the Block List View and&nbsp;<strong>Cmd + Option + Y (Ctrl + Alt + Y)<\/strong>&nbsp;will insert a new block after the selected one. If you want to insert a new block after the selected block, you can use&nbsp;<strong>Cmd + Option + T (Ctrl + Alt + T)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cmd + Shift + D<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Ctrl + Shift + D<\/strong>&nbsp;will duplicate your selected block so you can quickly try variations or add new content. <strong>Real case<\/strong>: you\u2019re building a page layout with reusable content sections (e.g., testimonials or pricing tables). Instead of recreating each section manually, you can quickly duplicate the selected block and adjust the content, cutting down on repetitive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + Option + N<\/strong>\u00a0navigates to the next part of the editor, while\u00a0<strong>Ctrl + Option + P<\/strong>\u00a0will take you to the previous part (<strong>Alt + Shift + N<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Alt + Shift + P<\/strong>\u00a0for Windows users). <strong>Real case<\/strong>: when working on a long post or page with multiple blocks, this shortcut WordPress allows you to navigate through each block without needing to scroll and click. It\u2019s especially helpful for designers who need to review content section by section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Settings bar can be toggled on or off with&nbsp;<strong>Cmd + Shift + ,<\/strong>&nbsp;on a Mac while&nbsp;<strong>Ctrl + Shift + ,<\/strong>&nbsp;does the same in Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these shortcuts are useful to know but you don\u2019t have to memorise them, because it turns out there\u2019s also a shortcut to all shortcuts? While in the WP editor, if you press&nbsp;<strong>Option + Control + H<\/strong>&nbsp;on a Mac or&nbsp;<strong>Alt + Shift + H<\/strong>&nbsp;in Windows you can bring up a pop-up containing all the available keyboard shortcuts. Pretty neat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if your WordPress website gets a lot of comments, you can even speed up the moderation process with the help of some handy keyboard shortcuts. You first need to enable them in the&nbsp;<strong>Users -&gt; Profile<\/strong>&nbsp;section of your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use&nbsp;<strong>A<\/strong>&nbsp;to approve,&nbsp;<strong>U<\/strong>&nbsp;to unapprove,&nbsp;<strong>D<\/strong>&nbsp;to delete,&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>&nbsp;to reply,&nbsp;<strong>Q<\/strong>&nbsp;for quick edit,&nbsp;<strong>J<\/strong>&nbsp;for next comment,&nbsp;<strong>K<\/strong>&nbsp;for previous comment and&nbsp;<strong>Z<\/strong>&nbsp;to undo the deletion of a comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-markdown-in-word-press\">Using Markdown in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Markdown is a plain-text markup language created by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz and intended as a \u201ctrue structured text format.\u201d Today, Markdown is widely used on many platforms thanks to its visual appeal and ease of use. It helps bloggers (and not only) with streamlining the creation process \u2014 simple additions to the syntax can create block elements and format text into anything you can think of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you can definitely use Markdown in WordPress. The next time you\u2019re using the Gutenberg Editor, type a few # signs before your text to turn it into a heading! That\u2019s because anything you write using Markdown gets parsed and outputted as HTML based on the syntax you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: you\u2019re drafting a blog post or documentation and need to insert multiple headings throughout. Instead of clicking the heading button each time, simply type&nbsp;<code>##<\/code>&nbsp;before your text to create an H2 heading instantly. This is particularly useful for writers or bloggers who want to maintain their writing flow without interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/daringfireball.net\/projects\/markdown\/syntax\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/daringfireball.net\/projects\/markdown\/syntax\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official documentation<\/a> is a great place to become familiar with this language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"screen-options\">Screen Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a pretty discrete menu in the WordPress dashboard that can prove helpful and it has certainly been the location of Evrika! moments for many WP beginners. We\u2019re referring to the Screen Options menu and it can be accessed in the top right corner of several sections of your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you click on this menu, you\u2019ll be able to configure the view of that particular admin area page. With the help of checkboxes, you can add or hide new sections and elements to your menus, adjust pagination or show advanced properties. Whenever you\u2019re looking to add something custom to your menus, pull down the Screen Options menu, you might just find what you are looking for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: if you manage a high-traffic blog, you may receive hundreds of comments each day. You can use the&nbsp;<strong>Screen Options<\/strong>&nbsp;to increase the number of comments displayed on the dashboard, reducing the need to click through multiple pages and streamlining the moderation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2754\" height=\"1698\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wordpress-screen-options.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5274\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where to find WordPress&#8217; screen options menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An important note here is that Screen Options are saved in cookies &amp; database and are stored per user. So this basically means that your own specific layout will be accessible from different devices, which is pretty cool if you ask us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-word-press-ur-ls-while-locked-out-of-wp-admin\">Update WordPress URLs While Locked Out of WP-Admin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you were trying to move your website and something went terribly wrong or perhaps you just messed up some configuration when updating your WP URLs. Regardless of the cause, the effect is that you cannot access your admin area or just get sent back to your old website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is this: if you have FTP access to your website, there\u2019s a secret way back in. \ud83d\udd75\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can access your functions.php file you can paste two lines of code and recover your access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><code>update_option( 'siteurl', 'http:\/\/yoursite.com' );<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><code>update_option( 'home', 'http:\/\/yoursite.com' );<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After doing that, you\u2019ll be able to log in and your first order of business should be to go to <strong>Settings -&gt; General<\/strong> in your dashboard and updating the URLs to their correct form. Then delete the added code and you should be good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bypass-php-fatal-errors\">Bypass PHP Fatal Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to the topic above, let\u2019s assume your theme has suffered a fatal error and you aren\u2019t able to access your website. No frontend access, no WP Admin access and not even FTP. Is it time to say goodbye?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it&#8217;s not, but you do need to have the Twenty Twenty-One theme installed on your website. Not active, just installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do, you\u2019ll need to type <code>yoursite.com\/wp-admin\/customize.php?theme=twentytwentyone<\/code> in the address bar and click <strong>Activate &amp; Publish<\/strong>. In the preview mode, files from the current active theme are not loaded and this means you can bypass the PHP error, fix it and then re-activate your main theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paste-a-link-create-a-link\">Paste a Link, Create a Link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1188 \/ 720;\" width=\"1188\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gutenberg-paste-link.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pasting a link directly inside the body<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: you\u2019re writing a post with several external references. Instead of manually inserting links via the editor toolbar, highlight the text and paste the URL to automatically turn it into a hyperlink. This is especially useful for long-form content with multiple links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As obvious as this one sounds, it turns out many WordPress users didn\u2019t know about it and it\u2019s quite handy in case you have a lot of links to insert. In the editor, if you select some text you can turn it into link by simply pasting the link onto the selection. Unexpectedly pleasant outcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"allow-user-registration-on-your-website\">Allow User Registration on Your Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If WordPress has the option to manage users, it makes sense to take full advantage of it. In the <strong>Settings -&gt; General<\/strong> section of your WP dashboard you can enable the membership option by ticking the <strong>Anyone can register<\/strong> checkbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get the option to select what role is to be attributed to new users. Better stick with Subscriber at first, since you can always change roles later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"turn-off-the-gutenberg-fullscreen-mode\">Turn Off The Gutenberg Fullscreen Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1186 \/ 720;\" width=\"1186\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gutenberg-fullscreen-demo.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getting out of Gutenberg&#8217;s full screen view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you find yourself in a constant back-and-forth between your editor and the WP dashboard? We know we do sometimes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an easy option to eliminate this inconvenience and it\u2019s hidden behind the three dots in the top right corner of your editor page. Turning off the Fullscreen mode will open up the familiar WordPress menu on the left and you can access everything from one page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-save-and-reuse-your-layouts\"><strong>How to Save And Reuse Your Layouts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you\u2019ll need to reuse certain layouts and there\u2019s a few ways you can do this in WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the Copy All Content option in the editor (it\u2019s under the three dots in the top right corner) and then paste it in your other post or page;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your block or group as reusable blocks, then insert them from the Reusable tab in the Block Inserter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-palette-color-4-color has-text-color\" id=\"blocksy-pros-content-blocks\">Blocksy Pro&#8217;s Content Blocks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\">If you\u2019re a Blocksy Pro user, saving and reusing your layouts is as easy as pie, with the help of our Content Blocks functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\">Simply go into your Blocksy dashboard and create a new Content block. Add your design and save it. Using its ID and the conditional display module, you can have this block be displayed dynamically throughout your website!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Exploring Blocksy&#039;s Content Blocks | Blocksy Premium\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQXiTzmTvQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill alignright\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/premium\/\">Explore Blocksy Pro<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button alignleft\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/pricing\/\">Purchase Blocksy Pro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"convert-categories-to-tags-and-vice-versa\"><strong>Convert Categories to Tags And Vice Versa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress users sometimes confuse tags with categories but even if a mistake was made and one or the either got created, there\u2019s a quick fix for it. In the dashboard, under <strong>Tools -&gt; Import<\/strong> you\u2019ll find the option to install the <strong>Categories and Tags Converter<\/strong>. Doing so will allow you to selectively convert tags into categories or categories into tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The satisfaction you feel when your flow is fluent and your hands are skilful \u2014 now that\u2019s something else, isn\u2019t it? Knowing a few WordPress tricks is incredibly useful if you need to move fast and be effective in your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-the-pre-publish-checklist\"><strong>Remove The Pre-Publish Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3064\" height=\"1974\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wordpress-checklist02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5318\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress&#8217; publishing checklist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are moments when you feel uncertain about a decision, but at some point, publishing an article stops being one of them. Luckily, for those who prefer to hit Publish and move on there is the option to remove the pre-publish checklist that is standard for WordPress posts. In the editor preferences, accessible by clicking the three dots in the top right corner of your screen, you can turn off this publishing option. When your time is precious, every little bit counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quicker-access-to-wp-admin\">Quicker Access to WP-Admin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another tip that will shave some time off your daily actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to type <code>yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/code> you can just type <code>yoursite.com\/admin<\/code> and you will be redirected to your login page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not going for the 100-metre dashboard race, it is still a cool trick and pretty useful when you have to do it 20 times per day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule-posts-with-one-click\">Schedule Posts With One Click<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress allows you to schedule posts to go live at a specific time in the future, but you can speed up this process by using the calendar dropdown in the <strong>Publish section<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: if you manage a blog or content-heavy site, this can be a game-changer for content planning. Instead of manually publishing posts or remembering to come back later, simply set the date and time, and WordPress will do the rest. Perfect for bloggers who want to maintain a consistent publishing schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-custom-css-without-a-plugin\">Use Custom CSS Without a Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress allows you to add custom CSS without installing a plugin. Go to&nbsp;<strong>Appearance &gt; Customize &gt; Additional CSS<\/strong>, and you can insert site-specific CSS tweaks directly into your theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: for developers or site owners who need to make small design adjustments (e.g., changing button colors or spacing) without wanting the bloat of additional plugins. Perfect for users who want greater control over their website\u2019s design without diving into full theme development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"change-the-login-url-for-added-security\">Change the Login URL for Added Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the WordPress login URL is&nbsp;<strong>yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/strong>, which is common knowledge and a target for hackers. Using a plugin like&nbsp;<strong>WPS Hide Login<\/strong>, you can change this URL to something custom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real case<\/strong>: Perfect for website administrators who want to add an extra layer of security to prevent brute force attacks. Changing the login URL makes it harder for attackers to guess and protects your site from unwanted access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-view-all-available-keyboard-shortcuts-in-the-word-press-editor\"><strong>How Do I View All Available Keyboard Shortcuts in the WordPress Editor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can press\u00a0<code>Alt + Shift + H<\/code>\u00a0on Windows or\u00a0<code>Option + Control + H<\/code>\u00a0on Mac to open a pop-up showing all the keyboard shortcuts available in the WordPress block editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-use-markdown-formatting-inside-the-word-press-block-editor\"><strong>Can I Use Markdown Formatting Inside the WordPress Block Editor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the Gutenberg editor supports basic Markdown. For example, typing\u00a0<code>##<\/code>\u00a0before a line will automatically format it as a heading, helping you write faster without interrupting your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-i-do-if-i-get-locked-out-of-my-word-press-dashboard-after-a-url-change\"><strong>What Should I Do If I Get Locked Out of My WordPress Dashboard After a URL Change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have FTP access, you can temporarily add two lines to your\u00a0<code>functions.php<\/code>\u00a0file to reset the WordPress and Site URLs, allowing you to regain access to your admin dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-duplicate-a-block-or-section-in-word-press-without-rebuilding-it-manually\"><strong>How Can I Duplicate a Block or Section in WordPress Without Rebuilding It Manually?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the shortcut\u00a0<code>Ctrl + Shift + D<\/code>\u00a0(or\u00a0<code>Cmd + Shift + D<\/code>\u00a0on Mac) to instantly duplicate the selected block. It\u2019s useful for reusing layouts like pricing tables or testimonial sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-it-possible-to-add-custom-css-without-installing-a-plugin\"><strong>Is It Possible to Add Custom CSS Without Installing a Plugin?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, go to\u00a0<strong>Appearance \u2192 Customize \u2192 Additional CSS<\/strong>. This lets you add styling rules directly into your theme without needing an extra plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-secret-options-screen\"><strong>Access Secret Options Screen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proceed-at-your-own-peril\">Proceed at your own peril \ud83d\ude42<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a really obscure WordPress trick! It works, but it only works as intended only if you know your way around it. Included on this page are options for your entire website so you definitely shouldn\u2019t edit anything unless you really know what each option does and what modifying its value will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access this hidden page you need to type <code>yourwebsite.com\/wp-admin\/options.php<\/code> in your address bar. You can use it for simple options, but you\u2019ll need other methods to edit more complex options, like serialised arrays, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, it is an interesting method to get information about your website, plugins and setup and might come in handy in some specific cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all we have for now and this list is in no way complete so we might be back with updates. In the meantime, what are your favourite WordPress tips and tricks? 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