Gutenberg block editor basics in Wordpress - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is the Gutenberg block editor in WordPress?

The Gutenberg block editor is a tool in WordPress that lets you build content by adding and arranging blocks, like paragraphs, images, and buttons, making editing visual and easy.

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How do you add a new block in the Gutenberg editor?

You click the plus (+) button, then choose the type of block you want, such as text, image, or list, to add it to your content.

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What is the purpose of block settings in Gutenberg?

Block settings let you change how a block looks or behaves, like adjusting text size, colors, or alignment, giving you control over each block's style.

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Explain how to move blocks around in the Gutenberg editor.

You can drag and drop blocks to reorder them or use the up and down arrows on the block toolbar to move blocks up or down in your content.

intermediate

What is a reusable block in Gutenberg?

A reusable block is a block you save to use again later in other posts or pages, so you don’t have to recreate the same content multiple times.

What does the plus (+) button do in the Gutenberg editor?

A Changes the theme

B Adds a new block

C Saves the post

D Deletes a block

The plus (+) button is used to add new blocks to your content.

Which of these is NOT a block type in Gutenberg?

A Button

B Image

C Paragraph

D Spreadsheet

Gutenberg does not have a spreadsheet block type by default.

How can you change the color of text in a block?

A Using block settings

B By dragging the block

C By clicking the plus (+) button

D By saving the post

Block settings allow you to change styles like text color.

What is the main benefit of reusable blocks?

A They load faster

B They automatically translate content

C You can use the same content multiple times

D They delete old blocks

Reusable blocks let you save content to use again without recreating it.

How do you move a block up or down in the editor?

A Use the up and down arrows on the block toolbar

B Click the plus (+) button

C Change the block settings

D Use the preview button

The block toolbar has arrows to move blocks up or down.

Describe how you would create a simple page using the Gutenberg block editor.

Think about adding, arranging, and styling blocks.

Explain the advantages of using reusable blocks in WordPress.

Consider how reusable blocks help with efficiency and consistency.