What is HTML tampering?

Each building consists of two general parts. One is skeletons and walls, and the other is stucco, paint, facade, and doors and windows. If we simply compare the structure of  a web page to a building, it consists of two parts, HTML and CSS, in which HTML is a skeleton, and CSS plays a role in complementing the transformation of simple web elements into elements with a beautiful and useful appearance.

What is HTML?

You probably know that the word  HTML stands for "Hypert Text Markup Language,"  abbreviated to "Markup Language." HTML is not a standard programming language but a simple language for structuring and inserting content (text, image, and video) into a specified structure and displaying it in a browser. You can easily understand the structure of textual content and read it, but your computer browser needs to somehow read this document, understand its structure and display it. To do this, we use HTML "tags" (also called elements) to specify the various components of an HTML document for the browser.

History and its development

It has a long history in the field of web technology. It dates back to 1980. Since then, the language has constantly been evolving, and many changes have occurred because  web development  has undergone many changes. Developers have had to meet new needs in this area. Today we do things on web pages that are hard for the first developers to imagine. Today, web pages are not just simple pages for inserting and transferring text and images but also implement and run various forms of web applications.

HTML5

HTML5 is the latest version of the HTML language, and many changes have been made to it, and many features have been added. HTML5 is the result of a great deal of effort by developers to be able to incorporate new features into it and to integrate the different capabilities and features of different browsers. HTML5 can be considered as the main platform for implementing web applications that are able to communicate optimally and extensively with CSS and JavaScript. Not all features and capabilities have been fully released yet, but this is gradually happening.

Edit HTML code in WordPress

Most users today, after purchasing a host, set up their  website with the WordPress content management system  and sometimes may need to edit code using a WordPress editor by use of HyperText Markup Language or HTML code, which tells the browser how to display content on the web pages. HTML editing is useful for advanced customization and troubleshooting issues. In this article, you will learn how to edit code in WordPress editor using different methods.

Why should you edit HTML in WordPress?

WordPress is a tool that offers thousands of themes and plugins to change the look of your website and customize various elements without even writing a single line of code. However, plugins and themes have their limitations and may not meet your expectations. As a result, you may not be able to display your website the way you want it to. This is where HTML editing comes in handy and gives you a lot of flexibility and control over the look of your site.

How can you create changes to this?

- Create custom this type of code blocks

First, you can use a custom HTML block in your content to add code. To get started, first go to your WordPress dashboard and then add a new post or page or edit an existing article. Then, click the plus sign (+) in the right corner of the left column and add a Custom HTML block.

- Insert code in custom block

Next, enter your custom HTML code in the block. You can also click on the Preview option to check if the HTML code is working properly and how your content is displayed live on the website.

Another way to add or change code in a WordPress block editor is to edit the HTML in a specific block. To do this, simply select a block in your content and then click on the three-point menu. Next, click Edit as HTML. You will now see the HTML code in a separate block. Go ahead and edit your HTML code. For example, you can add a no-follow link, change your text style, or add another code.

- Use Code Editor

If you want to edit the HTML code of your entire post, you can use Code Editor in the WordPress block editor. You can access the code editor by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner. Then select Code Editor from the drop-down options.

How to edit this type of code in the classic WordPress editor

If you are using the classic WordPress editor, you can easily edit the HTML in the TEXT view. To access the TEXT view, all you have to do is edit a blog post or add a new one. When you are in Classic Editor, click on the TEXT tab to see the HTML of your article. You can then edit the HTML of your content. For example, you can BOLD different words or use italic style, create a list and add the new table of contents, and change or add many more things.

How to edit code in WordPress widget?

Did you know that you can add or edit code in your site widget? In WordPress, using the Custom HTML widget can help you customize the sidebar, footer, and other widget areas. For example, you can embed contact forms, Google Maps, call buttons (CTA), and other content.

- Appearance

To do this, you can go to your WordPress admin panel and then go to the Appearance widget section. You can then add a Custom HTML widget by clicking the ADD button. Next, you need to select the location where you want to add the custom HTML widget. The widget area depends on your WordPress theme. For example, you might want to add it to a snapshot, header, or another area. After selecting the area and position of the widget, click the Save Widget button. You can now visit your site to view the Custom HTML widget.

How to edit this type of code in WordPress theme editor

Another way to edit HTML on a website is through the WordPress Template Editor (Code Editor). However, we do not recommend editing the code directly in the theme editor. The slightest mistake when entering the code can corrupt your website and prevent you from accessing the WordPress dashboard. Also, if you update your theme, all the changes you have made will be lost. However, if you are thinking of editing HTML using a theme editor, it is a good idea to back up your website before making any changes.

- Theme Editor

Then go to the Appearance Theme Editor section of your WordPress dashboard. You will now see a warning message to edit your theme files directly. When you click the, I Understand button. You will see your subject files and code. From here, you can select the file you want to edit and make your changes.

How to edit this type of code in WordPress using FTP

Another way to edit HTML code in WordPress theme files is to use FTP, also known as  the File Transfer Protocol service. This is a standard feature that comes with all WordPress hosting accounts. The advantage of using FTP instead of a code editor is that you can easily troubleshoot problems using an FTP client. In that way, if something goes wrong while editing HTML, you won't be banned from entering your WordPress dashboard.

Use FTP software to tamper with this type of code.

To get started, you must first select an FTP application. We recommend FileZilla in this article because it is a free and user-friendly FTP client for Windows, Mac, and Linux. After selecting the FTP client, you must now log in to your site's FTP server. You can find the login information from the dashboard of your hosting provider's control panel. Once logged in, find the various folders and files of your website under the column of your Remote site. Go to the theme files section via wp-content theme. You will now see a variety of topics on your website. Select the topic you want to edit. Next, you can right-click on one of the theme files to edit the HTML. For example, if you want to make changes to a file, right-click on the footer.php file. Many FTP clients allow you to view and edit your files and upload them automatically after making changes.