If you would like to take advantage of the Featured Image capability available in some WordPress themes, follow these steps:
- From the WordPress Dashboard, with your post open in edit mode (or newly created), scroll down until you see the Featured Image section listed in the right sidebar.
- Click the set featured image link. WordPress will display the Featured Image dialog.
- You can select an existing image from the Media Library, or upload a new image to be associated with the current post.
- Once you have specified the image you prefer, click the Set Featured Image button.
- WordPress will return you to the Dashboard, and display the Featured Image you specified in the Featured Image section.
This post has a featured image associated with it
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