Wordpress - Shortcodes and Blocks
You created a reusable block but when you edit it, changes do not appear on other posts. What is the likely cause?
You created a reusable block but when you edit it, changes do not appear on other posts. What is the likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the editing mistake
Editing a copied block (converted to regular block) does not update the reusable block itself.Step 2: Understand the effect on other posts
Only editing the original reusable block updates all instances; copies are independent.Final Answer:
You edited a copy of the block instead of the original reusable block. -> Option AQuick Check:
Edit original reusable block to update all [OK]
Quick Trick: Edit original reusable block, not copies [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming WordPress lacks reusable block support
- Forgetting to save changes
- Thinking deletion causes no updates
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