WordPress 7.0 expands contentOnly editing to unsynced patterns and template parts. The key behavioral change is that unsynced patterns and template parts inserted into the editor now default to contentOnly mode, prioritizing the editing of text and media without exposing the deeper block structure or style controls. Pattern-level editing modes At times a user will want to make design…

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WordPress 7.0 extends contentOnly editing mode to unsynced patterns and template parts by default, prioritizing text and media editing over block structure exposure. Key changes include: unsynced patterns now enter spotlight mode on double-click for full editing, synced patterns open an isolated editor. Block authors must ensure content attributes have 'role: content' set in block.json to remain accessible in contentOnly mode. A new 'listView' block support adds a dedicated List View tab in the block inspector. Theme and pattern authors should audit their patterns for compatibility, especially those using Buttons, List, Social Icons, and Navigation blocks. Site admins can opt out via the disableContentOnlyForUnsyncedPatterns setting. Plugin developers interacting with pattern editing state should test against the new modes.

Pattern Editing in WordPress 7.0