April 19, 2024

WordPress 6.5

14 minutes

Announcements

Custom Post Types in WordPress Admin

WordPress Training Team’s Site Redesign

Where the Cloud Touches the Ground

How WordPress is Creating a Faster Web

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WordPress 6.5

Podcast Episode Notes: WordPress 6.5 Regina – Jazzing Up Your Site Building Experience

In this episode, we delve into the latest WordPress release, version 6.5, named after the renowned jazz violinist, Regina Carter. This update brings many new features and improvements to enhance your site-building experience.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to WordPress 6.5 Regina

Enhanced typography control with the ability to add and manage fonts across your site

Comprehensive revisions for better tracking and management of changes

Improved image handling with background and shadow tools, aspect ratios for cover blocks, and box-shadow support

Introduction of data views for organizing and filtering content data

Smoother drag-and-drop functionality for a seamless editing experience

Enhanced link-building experience with a more intuitive UI and shortcut for copying links

Introduction of the interactivity API for building interactive front-end experiences with blocks

Appearance tools added to classic themes for better customization options

Plugin dependency management improvements for a smoother plugin experience

Performance updates resulting in faster loading times and improved efficiency

Accessibility improvements to enhance accessibility for all users

Links Shared During the Conversation:

WordPress 6.5 Release Notes

WP Briefing Podcast – Exploring the Interactivity API

WordPress 6.5 is a testament to the collaborative efforts of over 700 contributors from 57 countries, resulting in more than 2500 enhancements and fixes. It’s time to update your sites and leverage the power of WordPress 6.5 for a better, stronger, and faster website-building experience.

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By Dustin R. Hartzler | WordPress Website Engineer

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