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Regenerate External CSS File? (Is that necessary)

5 replies · Started by Henry on August 24, 2020

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August 24, 2020 at 5:48 pm #1416818

With the latest version of GP Premium, there's an option to have an external CSS file. It's very easy to implement via appearance > customize > general however there is a dropdown option to "regenerate CSS".

Is this necessary to do?

Is this just for new CSS changes that are not rendering?

Thanks!

August 24, 2020 at 8:48 pm #1416890

HI there,

Sorry are you referring to this option?
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/combine-css/

Or this option?
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/cache-dynamic-css/

August 24, 2020 at 10:06 pm #1416951

Thanks, Leo - I am referring to the new feature, so apparently there is the faster loading of CSS in GP Premium?

The file is loaded externally? Is that correct? Just curious if I have to regenerate CSS?

August 25, 2020 at 4:26 am #1417247

Hi there,

When switching to External file - GP should automatically generate the file.
If it doesn't then hit the Regenerate CSS button. If you're not sure hit it anyway :)

Yes this can improve performance - as it removes the majority of the CSS that is traditionally inlined in the <head> of the theme. As an external file, it can be cached by the browser, so only loads ONCE on initial load. If you're using an Cache/Optimization plugin it can be combined as well.

August 25, 2020 at 5:06 am #1417279

Thanks David!

August 25, 2020 at 5:22 am #1417298

You're welcome

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