If you prefer to have only the post title display on the Category or Date Based archive indexes, you can use the Custom CSS feature to hide the post body.
Custom CSS is available with the Unlimited and higher plans. You can upgrade to utilize this feature.
Hide Post Body And Footer On Category Indexes
At Design > Custom CSS, enter the below CSS in the text field:
/* Hide Post body on Category Archives page */
body.category .entry-content { display: none; }
/* Hide Post footer on Category Archives page */
body.category .entry-footer { display: none; }
You can place the above code below any existing code in the Custom CSS field. Then, click Save Changes to update your blog.
Hide Post Body And Footer On Date Based Indexes
At Design > Custom CSS, enter the below CSS in the text field:
/* Hide Post body on Category Archives page */
body.date .entry-content { display: none; }
/* Hide Post footer on Category Archives page */
body.date .entry-footer { display: none; }
You can place the above code below any existing code in the Custom CSS field. Then, click Save Changes to update your blog.