August 2017
Beginner
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As of WordPress 2.9, you can designate a single image that represents your post. This is referred to as the featured image. Some themes will make use of this, and some will not. The default theme, the one we've been using, is named Twenty Seventeen, and it uses the featured image to create a great looking, full-width bar right above the main content of the post. It also includes featured images on the front page, alongside every post. Depending on the theme you're using, its behavior with featured images can vary, but in general, every modern theme supports them in one way or the other.
In order to set a featured image, go to the Edit Post screen. In the right sidebar, you'll see a box labeled Featured Image
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