Editing buttons and links on your website

Buttons control where visitors go and what happens when they click. Changing them is simple, but small mistakes can lead people to the wrong place.

This guide explains how to edit button text and update links safely using WordPress. It shows where buttons live, how to change wording, and how to check links before saving.

If you are updating offers, contact pages, or calls to action, this instruction helps you make changes without breaking layout or links.

Updating Button Text and Links

Clear steps to change button wording

In this part you will learn how to edit buttons made with the Kadence Advanced Buttons block. You will see how to change the button text, how to update the link, and how to avoid touching design settings that control colours, shapes or spacing.

How to Edit Buttons

Step 1
Open the page in the WordPress editor.

Step 2
Scroll to the button you want to change.

Step 3
Click directly on the button text. The button will show an outline, meaning it is active.

Step 4
Type the new wording. Keep it short and clear.

Step 5
To change the link, click the small link icon that appears above the button or to the right in the toolbar.

Step 6
Paste or type the new link.
If it is a page on your website, start typing the page name and select it from the list.

Step 7
Press Enter to confirm the link.

Step 8
Do not edit colour, spacing or design settings unless your designer instructs you. These settings affect the whole button style across your website.

Repeat these steps for all buttons you want to update.

You may have selected the button container instead of the text itself. Click once on the button to activate the container, then click directly on the text inside the button. If it still does not activate, the button may be locked by your designer to prevent style changes.

If the link toolbar is not showing, click the text again and look for the small chain icon in the top toolbar. If it still does not appear, press Ctrl + K (Windows) or Cmd + K (Mac) to open the link field manually.

Yes. Use the following formats:
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/yourphonenumber
Email: mailto:your@email.com
Phone: tel:+440000000000
Make sure the format is correct, or the button will not work properly.

This usually happens if the block settings on the right were clicked accidentally. Press Undo to return to the original design. Do not adjust styling options unless you know what they affect, as they may change the look of all buttons on your site.

Your browser may have cached the old link. Refresh the live page or open it in a private window. If it still does not work, check if the link was entered correctly. For external links, make sure you included the full address, including https://.

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