Chapter 2
Exploring the Site Editor and Block Themes
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding block themes
Navigating the site editor
Using the site editor
Understanding block patterns
Most of what we do today is on the web, and when you decide to publish a website online, you invite visitors of all types to share the experience. For this reason, creating a visually appealing and functional website is essential. With the introduction of block themes and the site editor, WordPress has taken bold steps forward, offering users greater flexibility and control than ever before.
This chapter helps you understand what sets block themes apart from others, and learn how to use the site editor feature. This chapter also introduces you to block patterns (Book 6, Chapter 3 goes into greater detail on how to use and create them). If this is your first time exploring block themes and the site editor, this chapter will ensure that you can take full advantage of the available features.
Discovering Block Themes
In WordPress, you can think of blocks as a site-building tool kit. With the block editor, content ...
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