While writing a post, you can save your work without publishing it. Saving a draft allows you to return later and continue editing before it goes live.

To save a draft:

1. Click Save Draft in the top toolbar of the Block Editor;
2. WordPress will store your work and mark it as unpublished;
3. Drafts are only visible to users with access to the admin panel.

Before publishing, it's always a good idea to preview your content.

To preview:

1. Click the Preview button at the top of the editor;
2. Choose to preview it on Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile view;
3. A new tab will open showing exactly how your post will look when live.

This helps you check for formatting issues, layout inconsistencies, and overall design before the world sees your post.

Once you're ready to go live, click the blue Publish button. WordPress will ask you to confirm, and then the post will be visible on your website.

By default, posts are published immediately and are publicly accessible. However, there are a few other options worth exploring:

Publishing Immediately vs. Scheduling

If you want your post to go live later, WordPress lets you schedule it.

To schedule a post:

1. In the Post settings sidebar, look for the Publish section;
2. Click the current date and time, and choose when you want the post to be published;
3. Click Schedule instead of Publish.

This is helpful if you're planning posts in advance or want to release content at a specific time—like a product launch or event reminder.

Setting Post Visibility

WordPress also allows you to control who can view your post.

Under the Visibility section in the Post settings, you'll see three options:

• Public: anyone can see the post;
• Private: only logged-in administrators and editors can see the post;
• Password Protected: only people with the password can view the post.

These options are useful when you're working on sensitive content, internal updates, or premium material for selected users.