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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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