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 simple 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
*/

Do I need to enqueue the parent theme's styles?

Yes, you should enqueue the parent theme's styles in your functions.php file. You can do this using the wp_enqueue_style function.

Can you show me an example of how to enqueue the parent theme's styles?

Sure! In your functions.php file, add the following code:

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');