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on the Page edit menu on the left, you may have to click the Update button
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I see the Update button on the right. &nbsp;But, that's not going to let me preview beforehand, is it?<br />
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Also, I added the text at the bottom in the Page Details section, just as an &quot;attempt&quot;. &nbsp;I did not click save or update. &nbsp;Yet, that text is still there. &nbsp;How do I remove it? &nbsp;I don't want to take a chance on messing anything up.<br />
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Thanks!
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Then, I pasted the text into the Text tab.
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try pasting the text directly into the Page pane, then click on Preview
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this may help:<br />
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If you've made changes to your website's DNS, it can take a few hours for the DNS cache to clear from your computer. To clear your computer's DNS cache:<br />
Windows<br />
From the command line, type:<br />

<ul>
<li>ipconfig /flushdns</li>
</ul>
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I don't administer this server and am rarely on it. &nbsp;What exactly is clearing the cache going to do? &nbsp;I don't want to break anything.<br />
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The main issue is that previewing changes to the home page is not working. &nbsp;Previewing is necessary. &nbsp;I wouldn't dare click the &quot;Update&quot; button without being able to see my changes, first. &nbsp;That is what I need fixed.
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Also, now that I think about it, I'm not on the server. &nbsp;I'm simply in the WordPress Editor.<br />
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I have spent over two hours troubleshooting an issue that is preventing me from adding an eight-word sentence on the home page. &nbsp;This is ridiculous.
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the cache keeps the pages you viewed with your browser and loads 'cached' pages, so instead of reloading the modified page, it loads the cached page<br />
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close the browser you are using to modify your site<br />
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clear the DNS cache to erase only the cached pages that are on your computer<br />
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reopen the browser and go back the the edit page<br />
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then retry the edit and select preview
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well, i really can't help any further - perhaps &nbsp;you can request help from more experts
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Let's start over.&nbsp; Send a screen shot of what you are looking at on the admin page, when you are editing the Home Page.&nbsp; There is something being missed here or lost in translation.
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Developer & Coffee Roaster

Scott Fell

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Hi Robert:<br />
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Attached is the screenshot.<br />
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Thank you, so much, for your help!<br />
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Software Engineer<br />
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so - thee is nothing on your <b>Home</b> page as yet<br />
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and you say when you add text to the large white pane under the format menu and click on <b>Preview Changes</b>, NOTHING happens<br />
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is that correct?
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Did you click Preview Changes? &nbsp;That is what you want, correct? &nbsp;You want to see your changes before you make them LIVE?<br><br>If not, please clarify.
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Correct. &nbsp;When I type text and click the &quot;Preview Changes&quot; button, nothing happens. &nbsp;Is that because the home page has a slider (i.e. slides that move at regular intervals)? &nbsp;Regardless, what is the way of overcoming this. &nbsp;I need to preview the text and then, of course, have the text appear on the home page. &nbsp;I suppose that it's okay to have the text appear on each slide.
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Software Engineer

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Hi There, Scott:<br />
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The following are the questions and answers. &nbsp;Thank you, for your help!<br />
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If nothing what happens if you click publish then preview or just go to the home page? &nbsp;<i>I'm afraid to publish, prior to previewing the changes.</i><br />
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Is this set to a static page or latest posts? &nbsp;<i>Static. &nbsp;</i><br />
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Are the home page settings managed by your theme instead of / in addition to the customizer? &nbsp;Theme.<br />
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What theme are you using? &nbsp;<i>cssigniter. </i><br />
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Is it possible you have a complex theme that is taking over the home page? &nbsp;<i>Yes.</i><br />
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Software Engineer
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Hi Scott:<br />
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You led me in the right direction!<br />
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Yes, they are using what I'm guessing is a specialized theme called &quot;cssignitor&quot;. &nbsp;That's why the &quot;normal/regular&quot; Preview Changes button was not working.<br />
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Thank you, again, for your help!<br />
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Software Engineer
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I am glad you figured it out. I was just on their help pages <a href="https://www.cssigniter.com/docs/truenorth/" rel="ugc">https://www.cssigniter.com/docs/truenorth/</a>&nbsp; and was putting some more info together.<br><br>I too have multiple sites that use an complex themes. One of those is Avada <a href="https://themeforest.net/item/avada-responsive-multipurpose-theme/2833226" rel="ugc">https://themeforest.net/item/avada-responsive-multipurpose-theme/2833226</a>.. I have switched to using simple free themes then use&nbsp;<a href="https://elementor.com/" rel="ugc">https://elementor.com/</a> Some of these themes make it harder in the name of making it easier to add content but I feel elementor solves that problem.<br><br>Good luck!
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Hi:<br />
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I'm simply trying to add a sentence to a home page. &nbsp;I clicked &quot;Edit&quot; in the Pages section of WordPress and specifically for the Home Page.<br />
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Then, I pasted the text into the Text tab.<br />
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But, upon clicking &quot;Preview Changes&quot;, the new text does not appear. &nbsp;<br />
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The home page has sliding pages. &nbsp;Is that why?<br />
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Afterward, I reviewed Widgets in the Appearance section of WordPress. &nbsp;Then, I went to &quot;Front Page&quot;. &nbsp;I cannot figure how to do add the text, here.<br />
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I'm surprised that this sort of thing isn't easier to accomplish.<br />
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How do I add a sentence to the Home Page?<br />
<br />
Thanks!<br />
<br />
Software Engineer
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Hi:

I'm simply trying to add a sentence to a home page.  I clicked "Edit" in the Pages section of WordPress and specifically for the Home Page.

Then, I pasted the text into the Text tab.

But, upon clicking "Preview Changes", the new text does not appear.  

The home page has sliding pages.  Is that why?

Afterward, I reviewed Widgets in the Appearance section of WordPress.  Then, I went to "Front Page".  I cannot figure how to do add the text, here.

I'm surprised that this sort of thing isn't easier to accomplish.

How do I add a sentence to the Home Page?

Thanks!

Software Engineer

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