saving text and changing color

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    yllena639 · Member ·

    I’m new to this sort of thing and I’m finding it disappointingly complicated.
    First, couldn’t find the text, there’s so much stuff on the dashboard screen (do this, do that, blablabla) I’m lost.
    I just want to type and save text – haven’t found the save button – change the color of the typed words – haven’t found the icon which is usually next to B and I
    Basically, just plain typing like on an email.
    I don’t want to have to take a course just to operate a simple blog.
    And probably I won’t find the replies either.

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    timethief · Member ·

    WordPress.com sells custom design upgrades. They allow us to “preview” change that do not actually display on the blog unless we purchase the upgrade.

    If you have not purchased the custom design upgrade note that no changes you try out aside from those such as Custom Background, Custom Header, etc. which are stated on the theme description pages in the features column (right hand side) will be visible to visitors.
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/custom-fonts/

    You do not need to load the design tools unless you have the Custom Design upgrade. All of these functions can be accessed from your dashboard – without loading the custom design tools – no upgrade required.
    Appearance > Header
    Appearance > Background
    Appearance > Theme Options (applicable only to some themes)
    Settings > Reading (set a static front page)
    Site Title and Tagline > Settings > General

    If you are using the preview mode for the Custom Design upgrade some of the settings in that mode will save but they won’t show up on the front end unless you purchase the upgrade.

    To go back to the free options, go to Appearance → Themes → Customize → Colors and click the “exit the preview” link in yellow at the top of the panel on the right.

    See also: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/video-tutorial-customizing-your-theme/

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    timethief · Member ·

    Basically, just plain typing like on an email.
    I don’t want to have to take a course just to operate a simple blog.

    There is a learning curve when it comes to WordPress.com blogging. If you don’t like that maybe Tumblr or Blogger would be better choices for you.

    If you choose to stay and learn WordPress blogging then on the bottom of your Admin page you will find a link to the Learn WordPress.com blogging Tutorial prepared by Staff. http://learn.wordpress.com/

    The support documentation is all found at the Support link http://en.support.wordpress.com which is also on the bottom of your Admin page.

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    darmawanfkm · Member ·

    my theme is the twenty fourteen. but after I change color in customize (blue & brown), I can’t change color to default (black & green). can you help please? thanks.

    The blog I need help with is http://darmawanpost.wordpress.com/

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    timethief · Member ·

    @darmawanpost
    Please click this link and start your own thread https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/support#postform

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