WordPress provides a wealth of handy tools that make website administration simple. One such function is autosave, which saves your progress while you’re writing or revising an article. In this blog article, I will look at how to utilise, alter, activate, and disable WordPress’s autosave feature.
What's Autosave?
This is a WordPress feature that automatically saves your content as you write or update a post. It acts as a safety net, preventing the loss of important work in the event of an unintentional browser close, system failures, or internet connectivity troubles. The function generates a draught of your post and saves it in the database, allowing you to easily restore your material if something goes wrong.
Using Autosave
As you work on a post, WordPress will save your progress at regular intervals. The function is immediately visible when the “Saving…” status shows in the upper right corner of the screen. WordPress will also notify you that your article has been saved as a draught.
Recover an Autosave
If you return to the editor after an unanticipated incident, such as a power interruption or an unintended browser close, WordPress will prompt you to restore the saved content. Simply select the Restore option to get your progress restored.
Changing Interval
WordPress automatically saves your content every 60 seconds by default. However, you may change this interval to suit your needs. To alter the interval, add a little bit of code to your wp-config.php file or install a plugin like Change Autosave Interval You may customise how frequently WordPress saves your work by adjusting the interval.
To modify the interval, add the following line of code:
define( 'AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL', 60 );
Enabling or Disabling Autosave
WordPress has autosave enabled by default. You don’t need to enable the function manually unless it was previously deactivated.
While this can be useful in many situations, some users may opt to disable it. You can deactivate this by using a plugin like “Disable Autosave” or by adding code to your theme’s functions.php file. Remember that stopping the function means you won’t have automated backups of your work, so be sure to save your progress on a regular basis.
To disable the autosave interval, add the following line of code:
add_action( 'admin_init', 'disable_autosave' );
function disable_autosave() {
wp_deregister_script( 'autosave' );
}
Alternatively, if you want to preserve the revision capability but restrict the amount of revisions permitted, add the following line to your wp-config.php file:
define('WP_POST_REVISIONS',3);
WordPress autosave is a useful tool that protects your information from unintentional deletion. It guarantees that your hard work is saved when you produce or change your content, acting as a safety net in the event of an emergency. Whether you keep with the default settings or customise the autosave interval, knowing how to use, alter, enable, and disable this tool allows you to optimise your workflow and properly secure your material.
