WordPress allows for customization of many fields in the dashboard in addition to changing the screen options.
One such area in WordPress is the Add New Post box (where you type your blog posts). This box has a predefined size to fit up to 20 lines of text.
For some people, this box is too small when they write posts.
To increase the size of the Add New Post box in WordPress go to Setttings -> Writing.
In Writing the first option is “Size of the post box.”
The default is 20 lines but you can change it to any size you would like. I have mine set at 25.
After making the desired change click the Save Changes button at the bottom.
Go back to Add New Post and check out the new size of the writing section.
These directions can be used for WordPress.com and WordPress.org blogs.
Thanks to Nichole at In These Small Moments for the suggestion to write this post.
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Helpful as always, WP Guru! Er, I mean Princess. Your Majesty. Your Highness.
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So helpful, girl!
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That’s alright. You can just borrow one from Alison or Kim.
Thanks for the tip, Jessica
I’ll try that one out later.
You are welcome.
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You are a little genius. I was always grumbling because I had to scroll up and down when I wanted to change the size of a picture for example. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really should spend some time to look at the menu myself.
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You’re welcome! Glad I could be of assistance.
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Maybe you should just switch to WP.
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Thanks for the tip!
You’re welcome Bridget.
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Changing the size of that composing box makes such a huge difference.
Thanks for bringing us these tips, Jessica. And please, oh please, keep them coming!
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It really does. Thanks for the suggestion for the post.
That’s a neat tip. I never write my posts in the box, I always just write in Word and CP over. But that’s definitely going to help during proofing.
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I usually write in Word also. It’s easier for me. But it is nicer to have a bigger box in WP when adding pictures.
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Anytime Kelly!
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Wow, I never knew this! How cool. Keep the WordPress tips coming! (I am switching to .org from .com in a few days and I can’t wait to make some big changes finally!)
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I’m so excited to hear you will be on .org!!!
Another great tip, thanks Jessica!!
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You’re welcome Tonya!
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Thanks girl! I love your tips! I needed this one. I just changed my settings.
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So glad I could help.
You are the master…
I always feel stuck with my present situation – and here you are full of all kinds of solutions.
One of these days, I’ll figure out how to get threaded replies for my comments.
Ah yes. A girl can dream…
(So can a 43-year-old I suppose.)
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Threaded replies are easy to fix. I’ll send you an email.
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Can I just say, “I love you”? It’s these small little things you help us with that make me as happy as can be. I’m so WordPress illiterate because I don’t have the time to play around and fiddle with things. I hail to you, WordPress Queen Jessica
Thank you!
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