1. Introduction

1.1 Goal of the Tutorial

In this tutorial, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Gutenberg block editor – the default content editor for WordPress. We'll explore how to use blocks to create and format content.

1.2 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this tutorial, you will:

• Understand the concept of blocks in Gutenberg editor
• Know how to add, edit, and manage blocks
• Be able to format and structure content using blocks

1.3 Prerequisites

You should have a basic understanding of WordPress and have a WordPress website to practice on.

2. Step-by-Step Guide

2.1 Understanding Gutenberg Blocks

Gutenberg block editor is designed to make adding rich content to WordPress simple and enjoyable. It uses the concept of blocks, which are individual units of content - like a paragraph, image, or headline.

2.2 Adding a Block

To add a block, click the "+" button in the top left corner. This will bring up a list of available blocks. Select the block type you want to add.

Tip: The most recently used blocks will appear at the top for easy access.

2.3 Editing and Managing Blocks

Each block has its own specific controls that allow you to manipulate the block's content and appearance. For example, a paragraph block allows you to change the text alignment, font size, and color.

3. Code Examples

Since Gutenberg is a visual editor, we don't have direct code examples. However, let's walk through a practical example of creating a post with different blocks.

3.1 Example: Creating a Blog Post

1. Adding a Heading Block

Click the "+" button and select 'Heading'.

<!-- This is a Heading block -->
## My First Blog Post

1. Adding a Paragraph Block

Click the "+" button again and select 'Paragraph'.

<!-- This is a Paragraph block -->
This is the content of my first blog post.

1. Adding an Image Block

Click the "+" button, select 'Image', and upload your image.

<!-- This is an Image block -->
![alt text](/path/to/image.jpg)

4. Summary

In this tutorial, we introduced you to the Gutenberg block editor. We learned how to add, edit, and manage blocks. We also created a simple blog post using different types of blocks.

For further learning, you can explore more block types and their settings. You can also learn how to create reusable blocks, which can save you a lot of time when creating content.

5. Practice Exercises

5.1 Exercise 1

Create a blog post with the following:

• A title
• A paragraph explaining what the blog post will be about
• An image related to the topic of the blog post

5.2 Exercise 2

Create a blog post with the following:

• A title
• Two paragraphs, each with a different text alignment
• An image, with a caption

5.3 Solutions and Explanations

Try to complete the exercises on your own, experimenting with different block settings. If you get stuck, refer to the step-by-step guide in this tutorial for help.