How do I add a simple jQuery script to WordPress?

Question

I read the Codex and a few blog posts about using jQuery in WordPress, and its very frustrating. I\'ve got as far as loading jQuery in functions.php file, but a

Answer 1

You can add custom javascript or jquery using this plugin.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-javascript-editor/

When you use jQuery don't forget use jquery noconflict mode