Title: The Hidden Update in WordPress 6.5 That Will Improve Your Website
Introduction:
In this blog post, we will discuss the upcoming release of WordPress 6.5 and the exciting updates it brings. While many are talking about the ability to add custom fonts and create Mega menus, there is one update that has gone unnoticed but has the potential to greatly improve your website. We will explore this update and how it can make your life easier. But before we dive into the details, we would like to thank GoDaddy for sponsoring this video. GoDaddy’s managed WordPress hosting is an excellent solution for quickly creating and hosting your WordPress site.
WordPress 6.5: The Big Updates:
On March 26, 2024, WordPress 6.5 will be released, introducing several significant updates. These updates include the ability to add custom fonts to your WordPress site without the need for plugins, native support for custom fields through patent overrides, and the potential to create Mega menus without plugins. These updates are generating a lot of buzz in the WordPress community. However, there is one update that hasn’t received much attention but has the potential to greatly impact your website.
The Hidden Update: Background Image Cropping:
The hidden update in WordPress 6.5 revolves around the way background images are displayed in the cover block. To demonstrate the difference between WordPress 6.4 and 6.5, we have split the screen into two sections. On the left, we have a site running WordPress 6.4, and on the right, we have WordPress 6.5.
When we resize the screen for mobile, we notice a significant difference in how the background image is displayed. In WordPress 6.4, the image is cropped to maintain the proportions of the cover block. This can be problematic for websites with text within the cover block, as the text may fall outside the constraints of the background image.
However, in WordPress 6.5, for the first time, users have the ability to override this behavior. By selecting the cover block and accessing the Styles icon, a new setting called “aspect ratio” can be found. This setting allows users to choose the aspect ratio they want to maintain for the background image. As a result, the image will maintain its proportions, and any text within the cover block will fit within the constraints of the background image.
The Benefits of the Hidden Update:
The hidden update in WordPress 6.5 provides website owners with more control over how their background images are displayed. By maintaining the aspect ratio of the image, users can ensure that the image is not cropped and that the text within the cover block remains within the image’s constraints. This update offers the best of both worlds, allowing for visually appealing designs while ensuring the readability of text.
Conclusion:
WordPress 6.5 brings several exciting updates, including the ability to add custom fonts, native support for custom fields, and the potential to create Mega menus. However, the hidden update regarding background image cropping is a game-changer for website owners. By maintaining the aspect ratio of the image, WordPress 6.5 allows for visually appealing designs without sacrificing the readability of text. This update will undoubtedly make your life as a website owner much easier.
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