How do I create a child theme in WordPress?

How do I create a child theme in WordPress?

Creating a child theme in WordPress involves a few steps. First, create a new folder in the 'wp-content/themes' directory. Name it something like 'yourtheme-child'. Inside this folder, create a style.css file and a functions.php file.

What should I include in the style.css file?

In the style.css file, you need to include a comment at the top that specifies the theme name, template, and other details. For example:

/*
Theme Name: Your Theme Child
Template: yourtheme
*/

And what about the functions.php file?

In the functions.php file, you can enqueue the parent theme's styles. Add this code:

<?php
function my_theme_enqueue_styles() {
    wp_enqueue_style('parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css');
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_styles');
?>

Can I customize the child theme further?

Absolutely! You can add custom styles, templates, and functions in your child theme without affecting the parent theme.