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an existing sidebar vs a existing sidebar

The correct phrase is 'an existing sidebar.' The use of 'an' is determined by the sound that follows it, not the actual letter. In this case, 'existing' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 511 views

an existing sidebar

This phrase is correct. 'An' is used before words that start with a vowel sound, like 'existing.'

Use 'an existing sidebar' when referring to a sidebar that already exists.

Examples:

  • Please update the content in an existing sidebar.
  • An existing sidebar can be customized to suit your needs.
  • Dec 26, 2011 ... Here is a simple tutorial showing how to add add an existing sidebar to a new page in a Headway themed WordPress site.
  • You can change an existing sidebar is, or you can create a new sidebar. Note that changing an existing id may break some of the styles. You may want to make  ...
  • You can now replace an existing sidebar (widget area) with a custom sidebar for one or group of pages. The content of the new sidebar will be displayed on the ...
  • ... that I'm not sure can be done. I'm looking for an easier solution first as I think there must be a way of displaying a simple echo statement in an existing sidebar.

a existing sidebar

This phrase is incorrect. 'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound, not 'an.'

  • It is simple. You just need to have a registered widget, and a call of it. if you want to use a existing sidebar. Then, call to that sidebar- sidebar-[slug].php --> <?php  ...

Alternatives:

  • a sidebar that already exists
  • a pre-existing sidebar
  • a current sidebar
  • a sidebar in place
  • a sidebar that is already there

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