WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” Leans Into Smooth, Seamless Content Creation
WordPress 6.4, “Shirley,” was released today, marking the third major WordPress release of 2023 and a significant leap forward for the world’s most popular content management system. Named for iconic jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn, WordPress 6.4 has an impressive suite of enhancements and new features that further streamline the editor experience while offering greater creative flexibility. In the following sections, we’ll unpack some of the most transformative additions found in the 6.4 release, from new editor enhancements to the “Twenty Twenty-Four” theme and everything in between. Let’s get started! Note: In addition to testing 6.4 using a staging or development environment (like Local), it’s also recommended to use PHP 8.1 or 8.2 with the upcoming 6.4 release. Refer to WordPress 6.4’s PHP compatibility post for more details. An Improved Editor Experience Since the introduction of the Gutenberg or “block” editor with WordPress 5.0, the core editing experience in WordPress has continued to evolve at an exciting pace. With the release of WordPress 6.4, the editor not only receives a facelift but also enhances the writing experience by introducing new keyboard shortcuts, improved list merging, and key fixes for a smoother workflow. Check out the following video from wordpress.org to…
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