Since WordPress 5.0, the block editor has become the default user interface for creating pages, posts, and templates in WordPress. WordPress block templates, template parts, and patterns have dramatically improved the way that sites are built by making the process more visual, intuitive, efficient, and flexible.
No longer do you need to have extensive coding experience to be able to create WordPress page and post templates. You can do the vast majority of that work visually in the block editor.
If you’re coming from the classic editor, there will be a bit of a learning curve. But don’t worry — it’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
New to building websites with WordPress? This tutorial is for you, too. Although you may want to read Getting Started With WordPress, first.
Before we talk about how to create a block template, we’ll first discuss what a block template is, how it differs from block patterns and theme templates, and the prerequisites you’ll need to build a block template.
Then, we’ll walk you step-by-step through creating, styling, and implementing your first block template. We’ll also cover using JavaScript with your block template as well as how to customize existing block templates and troubleshoot common issues.
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