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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress 5.0 & the Gutenberg Editor
In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about Gutenberg. What you'll learn:
- What to Do Before You Update to WordPress 5.0
- What is Gutenberg?
- Why Overhaul the WordPress Editor?
- What Happens to the Classic Editor?
- What are Blocks?
- Getting to Know the Gutenberg Editor
- Gutenberg Settings
- More Gutenberg Options
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Blog Posts
Check out these in-depth blog posts that cover the Gutenberg WordPress editor and blocks in more detail
New! November 15, 2018
WordPress Gutenberg: The Ultimate Guide to the New WordPress Editor
New! November 15, 2018
How To Use WordPress Gutenberg Blocks
The Gutenberg WordPress Editor: 10 Things You Need to Know
Training Videos
Watch the intro videos to get started with Gutenberg.
webinars
Catch up on the webinar replays that cover the new Gutenberg Editor.
WordPress 5.0 FAQs
- When will WordPress 5.0 be released?
- According to the WordPress 5.0 release schedule, WordPress 5.0 will be released on December 6, 2018.
- Why is the 5.0 update a big deal?
- WordPress 5.0 introduces a new post and page editor. The Gutenberg WordPress Editor will replace the classic WordPress editor, so it will be a very significant change in the way you edit posts and pages in WordPress.
- What is the Gutenberg Editor?
- Gutenberg is the project name for the new WordPress editor slated for release in WordPress 5.0. The Gutenberg WordPress Editor will replace the classic WordPress editor, so it will be a very significant change in the way you edit posts and pages in WordPress.
- What happens to the Classic Editor?
- You may be wondering, “What happens to the Classic WordPress Editor? Is it going away?” The short answer is no, not completely. The WordPress team had enough forethought to know that some of you may not be completely ready for the new Gutenberg Editor and decided not to leave you hanging. Once WordPress version 5.0 is released, you can still install the WordPress Classic Editor if you don’t want to use use the Gutenberg Editor.
- Do I have to update to 5.0?
- As a best practice, it's always a good idea to be running the latest version of any software. While the 5.0 does bring significant changes to the post and page editor, it's still a good idea to update so you'll have the latest secure version of WordPress.
- What should I do before I update to WordPress 5.0?
- Because WordPress 5.0 is a major version release, planning for the update is important. Use the checklist in our Ultimate Guide to WordPress Gutenberg to help you prepare.
- I have a question about WordPress 5.0. How can I get help?
- We'll be online all day during our Live Help Event to answer your questions about the WordPress 5.0 update and the new Gutenberg WordPress editor. Hop on the livestream, jump on the live chat and we'll be ready to help. It's a come and go event, so join when you can.