Tips and Tricks for Working with the Block Editor

Learn a better way to work with the block editor!

Claire offers tips and tricks to help you speed up your workflow and enjoy (or provide) a more pleasant writing experience. You’ll also learn how to extend the editor with plugins, experience the benefits of block patterns, and embrace the full customizability of block-based themes.

We’ll wrap this session with a look ahead at what’s to come in the future of the editor and how you can enjoy new features before they land in core.

What You’ll Learn

• Customizing the editor interface and preferences
• Using keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
• Employing slash commands and drag-and-drop features
• Importing and managing content from Google Docs or Microsoft Word
• Utilizing the list view and outline for better navigation
• Copying and pasting styles across blocks
• Creating and using block patterns for consistency
• Extending functionality with block-enabled plugins like Spectra, Otter Blocks, and Kadence Blocks
• Benefits of using block themes for full site editing
• Exploring new features in the Gutenberg plugin for future enhancements