Can a WordPress Author Edit a Page?

When you create a new WordPress site, you are given the option to choose a default theme. This theme is used to create the initial content of your site, and it is generally designed by a WordPress author.

If you want to make changes to this theme or add new content, you will need to edit the theme file.

However, you can’t edit the theme file if you don’t have administrative access to your WordPress site. If you are the site administrator, you can make changes to the theme and add new content without editing the file.

The final decision about whether or not to make changes to a WordPress theme typically rests with the author of the theme. If you are the author of a theme and you want to make changes, it is generally a good idea to create a new theme instead of editing the default theme.

This way, you can keep the original theme file intact, and anyone who chooses to use your theme will be able to make modifications without editing the file.