Locked WordPress block: how to move or delete it
Does a WordPress block refuse to move or disappear? Identify the lock, pattern and template, then change the correct protection without disrupting other pages.
Tutorials · 8
A clear goal, steps in the right order and a result to verify.
Essential points
- Read the prerequisites and back up before a risky change.
- Use a test environment for significant changes.
- Check the result and know how to roll back.
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