You will be glad to know that WordPress 6.7 is releasing soon. This version is getting a turbo boost as Gutenberg readies itself to drop some seriously epic new versions with extensive enhancements. The first of them, the new Gutenberg 19.1 version, just went live this 28th August! 🥳

Want a glimpse of what has been added in the latest version of Gutenberg to improve your web-building experience in WordPress? Then, start reading this article. 

Gutenberg 19.1 in a Brief: Check Out the Latest Updates in the WordPress Block Editor

Gutenberg 19.1 is highly focused on block design enhancements centering around plugin template registration API, new styling elements for a few blocks, improvements in present blocks and bug fixes. By upgrading to this new version of the WordPress block editor, Gutenberg 19.1, you can see new data views, design tools, better defaults of zoomed out view, etc. 

Plugin Template Registration API

A long-awaited plugin template registration API and adjustments to image caption styles are included in this release. It resolves a long-persistent challenge that developers have encountered with plugin and theme conflicts, especially when managing custom post types, taxonomies, or virtual pages.

New Gutenberg 19.1 includes a new API so developers can easily register templates directly into their plugins, allowing for better user experiences. Here is the API code for the register block template.

Updated Image Caption Styles

The new Gutenberg 19.1 release also includes improvements to the image caption styles. In the past, the shadow was displayed in a more intense and unbalanced manner alongside the image captions. Now, the shadow has toned down the intensity of the caption background. Check out the changes from below image: 

But that’s not all that the latest version of the block editor brings you. Let’s check out other notable changes made in the new Gutenberg 19.1 at a glance: 

New Enhancements in Data Views, Components, Zoom Out, etc

• Apply elevation scale to Modal, Popover, and Snackbar components. 
• DropdownMenu V2: Use themed color variables.
• Reduce the gap between steps in SpacingSizesControl, add animation, and remove first/last marks.
• Apply minimal variant to pagination dropdown. 
• Update the style of the datetime fields to match the other types. 
• Add marks to preview size control.
• Update search appearance in narrow containers. 
• Replace the native input element with the ‘InputControl’ component.
• Background image: Add uploading state and restrict drag to one image.
• Add border support to the Comment Author Name, Comment Content, Comment Data, Post Author Biography, Post Author Name, Post Author, Query Title, etc.
• Clear the insertion point when selecting a different block or clearing block selection.
• Focus pattern inserter search when activating zoom out inserter.

New APIs and Bug Fixes in Gutenberg 19.1

• Add Hover and Typeahead subcomponents.
• Stabilize new ariakit implementation. 
• Add plugin template registration API.
• Load the filter toggle as open if there are primary filters. (64651)
• Sort descending button may be wrongly pressed. (64547)
• Filter icon is displayed even when no filter capabilities are given to any field. (64640)
• Don’t hide the toolbar for an empty default block in HTML mode. (64374)
• In-between Inserter: Show the inserter when it doesn’t conflict with the block toolbar. (64229)
• Slash Inserter: Restrict the block list to allowed blocks only. (64413)

Upgrade to the Latest Version of Gutenberg and Enhance Website Experience

Are you excited to explore all the amazing new updates in the latest WordPress block editor? Upgrade to the new Gutenberg 19.1 and start exploring. If you are new to Gutenberg, check out the incredible updates and enhancements that are being made right here. 

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