Happy Friday! Gutenberg 8.4 was recently released. Let’s take a look at some features that got into 8.4, and then we’ll dive into some new features currently being worked on.
Gutenberg 8.4
- Inline image editing
- Multi-block controls
- Block Directory
- Improved drag and drop
- Visible movers next to block switcher
Work in progress
Some of the latest work being explored includes these below.
Longpress to trigger drag and drop
Creating a template from scratch
What’s coming
- The post outlining July’s focuses has gone up.
- Editor features update post for WP 5.5.
- This coming Monday we’ll release Gutenberg 8.5 in time for inclusion in WP 5.5.
Get involved
Now is a great time to get involved. While the work on this project is intense, it is always important to glean new perspectives from other WordPress users and community members. Just drop into any of the links provided above to read up on the details, contribute, and leave feedback.
Thanks for reading, staying informed, and contributing anywhere you can!
