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Set the Default Post Format in WordPress

There are different types of post formats in WordPress. We can set the default post format by following the steps below:

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Updated Oct 6, 2021

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There are different types of post formats in WordPress. We can set the default post format by following the steps below:

STEP 1 : To set the default post category, go to Settings > Writing menu in the WordPress Dashboard.

STEP 2 : You'll see Default Post Fromat dropdown option where you can select your preferred post format.

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STEP 3 : Click Save Changes to save the default post format.

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