You can use the block editor to edit posts and pages on sites with any theme.
Block themes (like Twenty Twenty-two, Twenty Twenty-Three and Twenty Twenty-Four) enable far more block design controls in the Styles tab. Classic themes (like Twenty Fourteen) do not, so editors will see a limited set of controls.
WordPress Block Editor: Styles Tab Comparison (Classic vs Block Themes)
This checklist shows which blocks have advanced design controls in the Styles tab of the Block Settings sidebar across different theme types in WordPress 6.5+.
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| Block Name | Classic Theme (e.g. Twenty Fourteen) | Block Theme (e.g. TT2 / TT3 / TT4) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragraph | Color, Typography | Color, Typography, Dimensions, Border, Radius | Full design controls in block themes |
| Heading | Color, Typography | Full | Block themes offer spacing, border controls |
| Image | | Full | Radius, shadow, border in block themes |
| Gallery | Minimal | Full | Includes layout & spacing controls |
| Cover | Color, Typography | Full | Adds background image, min height, etc. |
| Group | Color, Typography | Full | Padding, margin, min height, shadow, etc. |
| Columns | Basic | Full | Spacing between columns available in TT4 |
| Quote | Color, Typography | Full | |
| Pullquote | Basic | Full | |
| Table | Basic | Full | Borders, striped styles, spacing |
| Media & Text | Color, Typography | Full | Block spacing, borders in block themes |
| Buttons | Basic | Full | Border radius, padding, shadow options |
| Spacer | | Width, Dimensions | Block theme adds more precise control |
| Separator | Line type only | More design options | Border, spacing, style variants |
