How to Post Excerpt in WordPress?

Posting an excerpt in WordPress allows you to display a summary of your content on archive pages, blog listings, or other areas of your site, with a link to the full post. Here’s how you can add and manage excerpts in WordPress:

1. Enable Excerpt Option (if needed)

By default, the excerpt field might be hidden when editing a post. You can enable it as follows:

Step 1: Access the WordPress Dashboard

• Log in to your WordPress admin panel.

Step 2: Open the Post Editor

• Go to Posts > All Posts and select the post you want to edit, or click Add New to create a new post.

Step 3: Enable the Excerpt Box

• If you’re using the Classic Editor:
  • In the top right corner, click on Screen Options.
  • Check the box next to Excerpt to enable the excerpt field.
• If you’re using the Block Editor (Gutenberg):
  • In the right sidebar, under the Post tab, scroll down to find the Excerpt section.
  • If you don’t see it, click on the three-dot menu at the top right, select Preferences > Panels, and make sure Excerpt is enabled.

2. Add an Excerpt

Step 1: Locate the Excerpt Field

• In the post editor, scroll down (Classic Editor) or look in the sidebar (Block Editor) to find the Excerpt box.

Step 2: Write the Excerpt

• Enter the summary or description of your post in the Excerpt field. This should be a brief, compelling summary that encourages readers to click through to the full post.

Step 3: Publish or Update the Post

• After entering the excerpt, either publish your post or update it if it’s already published.

3. Using Excerpts in Your Theme

• Many WordPress themes automatically display excerpts on archive pages, category pages, or the homepage blog listing.
• If your theme doesn’t display excerpts, you might need to modify your theme files or use a plugin that allows you to control excerpt usage.