Only one month after the major release of version Arturo, here comes the new maintenance update WordPress 6.0.1 with dozens of bug fixes for the WordPress Core and Block Editor. We are lucky to have not only a brand-new picture from Space but from the website world too! On 12 July, WordPress launched its updated version 6.0.1 with 13 fixed issues in the Core and 18 removed bugs for the Block Editor. The last WordPress 6.0 Arturo came on 24 May 2022 and brought website creators more opportunities for full site editing with its second phase of Gutenberg’s development. Now many of its issues are ..read more

What’s New in WordPress 6.0: WordPress 6.0 “Arturo” was released on 24 May 2022 and expands Gutenberg’s full site editing capabilities. As we are moving forward to the middle of the second phase of Gutenberg’s development, the Customization Phase, we will have the opportunity to enjoy multiple great features. The new Gutenberg experience comes with a new intuitive Global Styles switcher, five new template options for block themes, UI block locking, integrated patterns, better performance, such as post-load speed, and more than 50 updates focused on the accessibility of WordPress. WordPress 6 ..read more

What you need to know: The WordPress Block Editor allows you to move blocks up and down the document structure in order to rearrange the content contained within those blocks. The most popular way of moving blocks is by dragging a block from one position and dropping it in another. You can also use the Move Handles (two small up/down buttons) in a block’s Contextual Toolbar in order to move it. Lastly, the third popular way to move a block in WordPress is via a keyboard shortcut. On Windows/Linux use Ctrl + Shift + Alt + T or Y and on macOS you can use ⌘ + ⌥ + ⇧ + T or Y. Have you ever publi ..read more

What you need to know: WordPress allows you to add blocks through the Gutenberg Block Library. You can access the Block Library by clicking on the “+” button in the Top Toolbar or one of the “+” buttons scattered throughout your document. Then, add a block to your post or page by dragging it out of the Block Library and dropping it in your document. Additionally, you can bring up the Block Library by pressing / when your text cursor is located in an empty paragraph block. Arguably, the most important skill that you need to have when it comes to running a website is the ability to insert new ..read more

What you need to know: You can delete a block in WordPress by selecting it and pressing the Delete key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can press the three-dot button in the Contextual Toolbar to access the Remove block option. Lastly, it is also possible to delete blocks in WordPress using the keyboard shortcut Shift + Alt + Z on Windows/Linux and ⌃ + ⌥ + Z on macOS. Deleting blocks in WordPress allows you to remove the content that is contained within those blocks. And while such actions are not performed regularly, at some point you will find yourself having to remove one or more bloc ..read more

What you need to know: A block pattern in WordPress is a group of two or more regular WordPress blocks. These blocks come in a sensible layout that you wouldn’t need to modify in most cases. Instead, you just need to add your own content to the block pattern. You can insert block patterns through the Block Library and also through the WordPress Pattern Library. Once a block pattern is inserted, you can work with it in the same way you would edit regular blocks. Have you ever found yourself spending countless hours designing and building the same common elements for most of your pages and pos ..read more

What you need to know: Gutenberg features reusable blocks that allow you to quickly insert the same content with one click. You can mark any block or block pattern as reusable. You can find your reusable block collection in the WordPress Block Library. Have you ever found yourself creating the same piece of content over and over again for every new post or page? If so, you will be happy to learn that Gutenberg has a feature called reusable blocks that can eliminate this tedious and repetitive work. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to take advantage of the functionality of the reusable bl ..read more

What you need to know: The WordPress Block Library contains all blocks that you can use while working in Gutenberg. To insert a block, drag it from the Block Library and drop it in your document. In addition to regular Blocks, the Block Library also supports Block Patterns and Reusable Blocks. Last but not least, the block selection in the Block Library can be expanded via third-party plugins. WordPress differs from other content management systems in that it uses blocks to manage content. There are various types of blocks available and all of them are housed in the Block Library. In this ar ..read more

What you need to know: Gutenberg, the WordPress Block Editor, comes with a few dozen keyboard shortcuts. The great news is that the most commonly used shortcuts like undo/redo, saving changes, and formatting text use the same key combinations as other applications on your computer. Moreover, there are a few Markdown-inspired text shortcuts that make content creation even faster. Nowadays, Gutenberg is the default way of creating content in WordPress. That means that you’ll spend a considerable amount of time interacting with the WordPress Block Editor while working on your website. Thankfull ..read more

What you need to know: The WordPress Block Editor comes with a handful of options that allow you to customize Gutenberg’s interface and behavior. These options can be accessed by clicking on the three-dot button in the upper-right corner of the page. There, you can toggle various screen elements on and off, switch between the Visual Editor and the Code Editor, choose which panels are displayed in your document settings, and more. Gutenberg, the WordPress Block Editor, is a great tool for creators as it is modern, intuitive, and flexible. And yet, it offers a number of options that can be use ..read more