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Deleting a Post in WordPress

Ryan Lewis avatar
Written by Ryan Lewis
Updated over a month ago

WordPress allows you to remove both published and draft posts directly from the dashboard.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.

  2. From the left-hand menu, navigate to Posts > All Posts.
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  3. Hover over the post you want to remove and click Trash.
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Additional Information

  • Once removed, the post will be moved to the Trash.

  • Posts in the Trash are not permanently deleted and can be restored or permanently removed from Posts > Trash.

  • Trash items are automatically deleted after 30 days unless removed manually.

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