How to Edit Ticker Text in the Ditty Plugin

The Ditty plugin displays scrolling ticker text on your website—great for important announcements, reminders, or alerts. Here’s how to edit your ticker text step by step.

Step 1: Access the Ditty Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. From the left-hand menu, go to Ditty > Ditty.
3. Locate the ticker you want to edit and click Edit.

Step 2: Edit an Item

1. Inside the ticker editor, go to the Items tab.
2. Each item represents a scrolling message.
3. To edit an item:
   • Click the gear icon (⚙) next to the text you want to update.
   • In the Settings panel, update the Content field with your new text.
   • You can also optionally:
     • Add a link to make the ticker clickable.
     • Adjust the link target (open in the same window or a new one).
     • Add a label if you’re organizing multiple items.
   • When finished, click Update Item Settings.

Step 3: Add or Remove Items

• To add a new ticker message, click Add Item, enter your content, and save.
• To remove an item, click the trash can icon next to it.
• To reorder items, drag and drop them into your preferred sequence.

Step 4: Customize Display (Optional)

• In the top tabs, you can switch to Customize to adjust styling for that item.
• Use Layouts and Displays from the left menu if you want to change how the ticker looks or where it appears on your site.

Step 5: Save and Publish

1. After making your edits, click Update to save changes to the ticker.
2. Refresh your website page to confirm the updated text is showing.

Best Practices

• Keep text short and easy to read while scrolling.
• Use tickers for urgent or time-sensitive updates like weather cancellations or registration deadlines.
• Review tickers regularly to remove outdated information.