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Synced Patterns: The Evolution of Reusable Blocks Synced patterns are replacing Reusable blocks, offering a unified creation experience for new pattern functionality coming to WordPress 6.3. Patterns, first introduced in WordPress 5.5, are a collection of blocks that make it simple to add complex layouts and designs to any WordPress site without starting from scratch. With WordPress 6.3, set to be released on August 8th, you will be able to arrange blocks in unlimited ways and save them as patterns for use throughout your site, directly within the editing experience. You can also specify whether to sync your patterns, so that one change applies to all parts of your site, or to keep them unsynced, so you can customize each instance. Create your own patterns The ability to create your own patterns, on top of using the ones bundled into [ more… ]

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2 WordPress 6.3 RC2 is ready for download and testing. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, or run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate RC2 on a test server and site.  While release candidates are considered ready for final release, additional testing and use by the community can only make it better. WordPress 6.3 is scheduled for release on August 8, 2023 – just two weeks from today. Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, review new features in WordPress 6.3, or watch a recorded demo. Developers and extenders should review the comprehensive WordPress 6.3 Field Guide for detailed technical notes regarding new features and improvements.   RC2 Highlights Since the RC1 release [ more… ]

WordPress 6.3 Live Product Demo – Highlights & Recording WordPress 6.3 ships on August 8th! For a sneak peek of what’s to come, members of the 6.3 release squad, Anne McCarthy and Rich Tabor, held a live demo moderated by Nathan Wrigley.  More than 100 attendees watched as some of the most anticipated product features were demonstrated, from the brand-new Command Palette to new design tools and more. 6.3 Live Product Demo Here are some of the key takeaways from the 6.3 live product demonstration. Command Palette’s big debut One of the most anticipated features of 6.3 is the Command Palette. It lets you quickly navigate and open different WordPress functions within the post and Site Editor. Access it using a shortcut command (Command + K or Control + K). Page creation gets easier in the Site Editor Now you [ more… ]

WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 1 WordPress 6.3 RC1 is ready for download and testing. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate RC1 on a test server and site.  Reaching this part of the release cycle is a key milestone. While release candidates are considered ready for final release, additional testing and use by the community can only make it better. Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, and review the new features in WordPress 6.3. Save the date for a live product demo scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 16:00 UTC (Zoom link). This live demo will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the [ more… ]

WP Briefing: Episode 60: Sneak a Peek at WordPress 6.3 with Special Guest Mike Schroder Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy and Core Tech Lead Mike Schroder as they discuss their favorite new features and enhancements coming in WordPress 6.3. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to [email protected], either written or as a voice recording. Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyGuests: Mike SchroderEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Nicholas GarofaloSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes WordPress 6.3 Development Cycle and Release Team New in 6.3: Rollback for failed manual plugin and theme updates Core Editor Improvement: Advancing the power of Patterns Core Editor Improvement: Smoother Site Editing Text blocks: now with footnotes The Details block is now stable Help Test WordPress 6.3 A small list of big things WCUS 2023 Contributor Day: Help Needed! – The WordCamp US Contributor Team is [ more… ]