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WordPress Basics

WordPress Writing Settings

Settings > Writing

WordPress Writing settings is used to control the default post format, category, editor, etc. as well as the ability to post via email.

The items

These are the items available in the Writing settings.

Default Post Category

Default Post Format

Default editor for all users (Only for Classic editor users)

Allow users to switch editors (Only for Classic editor users)

Post via Email

  • Mail Server –
  • Login Name –
  • Password –
  • Default Mail Category –

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