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Posted by Pat Costa
Pat Costa
4,629 Points

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected 'get_header' (T_STRING) in Index.phph

Trying to follow the Theme Making course and am running into problems. I get this error Parse error: syntax error, unexpected 'get_header' (T_STRING) in /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/apps/wordpress/htdocs/wp-content/themes/Treehouse-Portfolio/index.php on line 1 when I try to view my site. It can activate just fine.

My code is this: <? php get_header (); ?> line 1

<h1> Index File </h1>

<? php get_footer(); ?>

I dont see anything wrong with it. My WordPress is up to date, I've tried switching themes all to no avail.

2 Answers

Austin Whipple
Austin Whipple
29,725 Points
Austin Whipple
Austin Whipple
29,725 Points

Hi Pat,

The proper code to include a WordPress header is:

<?php get_header(); ?>

With the footer include being similar:

<?php get_footer(); ?>

Give that a shot. If you're still having trouble, check out this WordPress Codex article on the get_header function.

Pat Costa
Pat Costa
4,629 Points
Pat Costa
Pat Costa
4,629 Points

Thanks for the response!