Major changes coming to WordPress as it is updated to version 5. The key change, and it really is big, is the full adoption of the Gutenberg text editor.
Major changes coming to WordPress this week as it is updated to version 5.
The key change, and it really is big, is the full adoption of the Gutenberg text editor. The new text editor is a major shift in how you will add content to posts and pages; and more importantly, how you design them using the new text editor with block functionality – you will be able to move items around the text area in blocks.
The new editing system is replacing the old WYSIWYG editor, which has barely changed since WordPress was first first launched in May 2003 – I joined the WordPress party in 2008.
Of course the WordPress CMS has come along in leaps and bounds during 2018, and this new text editor will cause some people problems; particularly those who are using plugins to add functionality to their WordPress text editor; as some of these plugins may now be obsolete and there is a risk of a clash of coding between the new CMS with Gutenberg and some plugins and themes. It could get messy for some of you.
So if you use these sort of plugins you will need to review their use, disable some and see what Gutenberg can do when flying solo
The launch of Gutenberg means that you’ll need to become acquainted with a whole new editing experience.
If you insist you can install a plugin to retain the old style text editor; but honestly, this is a fight you will lose – so adapt to the new WordPress and move you and your team forward. Resistance is futile.
Bottom line…WordPress 5 offers a flexible content management system for designing pages. Gutenberg will also give editors a much more visual understanding of the page appearance and how the content will appear on the front end. You won’t need to constantly save and preview changes to see how a post will actually look.
The Gutenberg text editor / page builder is a major step forward; and while I am not saying it will break your we...