Can not update functions.php in Appearance/Theme Editor

[anthonyallen]

This problem started a few days ago. At first I thought it might be a connection/lag issue so I blew it off as insignificant. But it has been a persistent annoyance ever since as it no longer works. It may not be Theme related, but I thought I would ask your advice first.

When I want to quickly adjust functions.php, it is convenient to just go to the Appearance/Theme Editor and work there. But it no longer updates the file and I am forced to work locally, then upload via FTP.

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[ruenel]

Hello @anthonyallen,

Thanks for writing in!

The error:

Unable to communicate back with site to check for fatal errors, so the PHP change was reverted. You will need to upload your PHP file change by some other means, such as by using SFTP.

could mean that there is a permission issue within your server. If you need some code modifications added to your child theme’s functions.php file then, you will need to log in to your FTP and edit the functions.php file manually to add your custom PHP codes. And please make sure that you are inserting correct PHP codes.

Please note that custom coding is outside the scope of our support. Issues that might arise from the use of custom code and further enhancements should be directed to a third party developer.

Hope this helps. Please let us know how it goes.