WordPress: Single Post & Page Settings

Accessing Single Post Settings

To customize how individual blog posts appear:

  • Go to your WordPress dashboard
  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Posts & Pages > Single Post

Inside the Single Post section, you can control the layout and content display for individual blog posts. Available settings typically include:

  • Entry Header Layout
    Choose whether the header appears above or below the post content.
  • Featured Image Height
    With this option you can change height or disable the featured image at the top of the post.
  • Entry Header Alignment
    Align the post header to the left, center, or right.
  • Related Posts
    Turn on or off related posts that display after the main content.
  • Post Navigation
    Show or hide next/previous post links.
  • Footer Customization
    Adjust what appears at the bottom of each post (tags, author box, etc.).

Accessing Single Page Settings

To configure the layout of individual pages (like “About” or “Contact”):

  • Go to your WordPress dashboard
  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Posts & Pages > Single Page

Inside the Single Page section, you’ll find similar layout controls. Options typically include:

  • Page Header Layout
    Move the page title above or below the content.
  • Featured Image Height
    Show or hide the featured image on top of the page.
  • Page Header Alignment
    Choose between left, center, or right alignment.

Notes

  • These settings apply globally to all posts or pages. For layout changes on individual items, use the Sidebar Layout or Page Template settings while editing that specific post or page.
  • To configure what metadata appears (like author name, date, or categories) at the beginning of the post, go to Appearance > Customize > Posts & Pages > Meta Settings.