Introduction

WordPress 6.7 “Rollins” released on November 12, 2024 The third and final major release of 2024

I. New Default Theme: Twenty Twenty-Five

Fully compatible with the Site Editor Emphasizes flexibility and adaptability Includes templates for personal blogs, photo blogs, and complex blogs Features high-quality fonts supporting multiple languages Offers a variety of color palettes and patterns

II. Zoom Out Mode

New feature for easier content creation and editing Allows users to work at the pattern level instead of individual blocks Provides a bird’s-eye view of the page or template structure Includes controls to drag, move, and shuffle patterns Enhances the ability to visualize the overall site layout

III. Enhanced Block Customization

Extended border support for multiple blocks (Buttons, Categories, Gallery, etc.) New background image support for Cover, Group, and Column blocks Shadow support was added for Group blocks Color support expanded to Buttons, List Items, and Latest Comments blocks

IV. Improved Typography Controls

New font management tools in the Styles interface Ability to create, edit, and apply custom font size presets Fluid typography feature for responsive font scaling

V. Query Loop Block Improvements

Streamlined interface with automated default settings Consolidated key options for easier customization Enhanced usability for displaying dynamic content

VI. Media Enhancements

Support for HEIC image format Auto sizes for lazy-loaded images Improved background image support at individual and global levels

VII. Developer Features

New Template Registration API Preview Options API for extending the Preview drop down menu Improvements to the Block Bindings API Enhanced Data Views API

VIII. Performance Updates

Faster pattern loading Optimized previews in the data views component Improved PHP 8+ support Removal of deprecated code

IX. Accessibility Improvements

65+ accessibility fixes and enhancements Improved user interface components and keyboard navigation in the Editor Accessible heading on WordPress login screens Clearer labeling throughout the interface

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