This is a very different editor from the Classic Editor we have been using in Glow Blogs.
In the Gutenberg Editor, also called the Block Editor, content is arranged in blocks. Each paragraph, image, or video is presented as a distinct “block” of content.
Each block comes with its own controls for changing colour, alignment and other features.
There is more information on WordPress.org: WordPress Editor. There is also great information on all of the different blocks.
Recent Tips
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Using Images from Elsewhere
The Image block has a nice feature that lets you use and import images from other sites. Of course you should always make sure you are legally allowed to use the image concerned. This may involve crediting the image in the case of Creative Commons images. The image block has an Insert form URL button,… Here is how
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Layout Width
The Block editor gives you a lot more flexibility with layout. You can set the width of some blocks and gain a lot more control. Here is how
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Tip – Block Editor Setup 1
A short screencast shows a couple of ways to change the way to use the block editor. To move the Block Editor Toolbar to the top of the screen. To get back the Admin and Sidebars. Here is how
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Tip – A Visual Links Gallery
Here is a nice way to give your visitors a set of visual links. The links could be to pages or posts on your own site or to external sites. Here is how
