Gutenberg 19.0 Unveils Exciting New Experimental Features
The highly anticipated Gutenberg 19.0 has arrived, bringing with it two exciting experimental features for users to explore. Alongside various feature enhancements and bug fixes, the Gutenberg team is actively seeking user feedback on these new additions. Let’s take a closer look at what Gutenberg 19.0 has to offer.
The first experimental feature that has been making waves is the UI prototype for connecting blocks and custom fields. This feature allows users to enable the “UI to create block bindings” experiment, which can be found in the Gutenberg > Experiments section. Automattician Jorge Costa, sponsored by Automattic, has even shared a detailed video in the release post to explain this feature further. Users can now easily connect blocks and custom fields with this innovative UI, enhancing their overall editing experience.
The second experimental feature in Gutenberg 19.0 is the Quick Edit functionality within the new Pages interface. Built using Data Views, this feature supports bulk editing, enabling users to make quick adjustments to multiple fields without having to leave the Pages interface. This streamlined editing process saves time and effort, allowing users to efficiently manage their content.
Both of these experimental features are available under the new experimental blocks flag, which can be accessed from the Gutenberg > Experiments section in the WordPress dashboard. Users are encouraged to try out these features and provide their valuable feedback to help improve their functionality.
In addition to the experimental features, Gutenberg 19.0 also brings a more intuitive user interface for configuring views such as pages, templates, and patterns. Users now have the option to decide if filters should be displayed by default or hidden, making the editing process more personalized and efficient. Filters can easily be added back with just a click, allowing users to customize their editing experience according to their preferences.
This release also introduces a zoomed-out view alongside the device preview options, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their content’s appearance across various devices. Multiple writing flow enhancements have been made, ensuring a smoother and more seamless writing experience. The zoom transition between devices has also been improved, enhancing the overall user experience.
As for visual enhancements, Gutenberg 19.0 introduces a new “send” icon, adding a touch of modernity and style to the editor. Additionally, a layout issue in the document bar has been fixed, ensuring a more visually pleasing and user-friendly interface.
It is worth noting that Gutenberg 19.0 also includes important bug fixes, enhancements, and other improvements. For a detailed list, users can refer to Jorge Costa’s release post, which provides comprehensive information on the changes made in this release.
Overall, Gutenberg 19.0 brings a range of exciting new features and improvements to the Gutenberg editor. With the introduction of experimental features, users are encouraged to explore and provide feedback to help shape the future of Gutenberg. This release demonstrates the Gutenberg team’s commitment to continuously improving and refining the editor, ensuring a seamless and intuitive editing experience for WordPress users.
