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Change Screen Options

WordPress allows you to change how some admin page content displays on your screen. The available options change depending on whether you're editing posts, managing users, or performing another task. This document explains changing Screen Options.

 

Before you start

  • You'll need a user account.

 

Steps

  1. Log in to your site.
  2. Navigate to Users, Pages, or Posts. In the top-right corner, click Screen Options

    Screenshot of Screen Options menu location.

    A fly down menu opens: 

    Some available Screen Options

  3. Change any of the available options (These will vary depending on your current page):

    • Boxes: Toggles what displays on the screen.
    • Number of items per page: Changes the number of posts, authors, or other items to display on one page. The maximum value is 999.
    • Layout: Toggles whether items display in one or two columns.
    • Columns: Toggles which columns display in a table.

  4. Depending on your screen, you may need to click Apply.