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How to navigate the WordPress dashboard

The WordPress Dashboard is the control centre for your website.

Last updated 8 June 2026 by admin

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6.8+

The WordPress Dashboard is the control centre for your website.

The admin menu

The menu on the left provides access to pages, posts, media, comments and other website features.

The toolbar

The toolbar across the top of the screen provides shortcuts to commonly used areas.

Dashboard widgets

Dashboard widgets provide an overview of your website activity and recent updates.

Finding content quickly

Use the search and navigation tools to quickly locate content and settings.

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