{"id":3698,"date":"2023-11-04T19:27:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T19:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/?p=3698"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:01:02","slug":"wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress 6.4: New Features and Interesting Enhancements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordPress 6.4 introduces a range of new features and improvements designed to make building and managing websites easier and more efficient. Scheduled for release on November 7, this update focuses on performance enhancements, new design tools, and refinements to the block editor experience. As the third major WordPress release of the year, version 6.4 continues the platform\u2019s push toward a more powerful and flexible full-site editing environment. In this article, we\u2019ll explore the most notable new features and enhancements coming in WordPress 6.4 and what they mean for website owners, developers, and content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #565656;color:#565656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#Twenty_Twenty-Four_Theme\" >Twenty Twenty-Four Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#Improved_Site_Editor\" >Improved Site Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#Block_Editor_Enhancements\" >Block Editor Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#User_Experience_Enhancements\" >User Experience Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#Other_Improvements_in_WordPress_64\" >Other Improvements in WordPress 6.4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#What_Do_You_Need_To_Try_It\" >What Do You Need To Try It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-4-new-features-and-interesting-enhancements\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-twenty-twenty-four-theme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twenty_Twenty-Four_Theme\"><\/span>Twenty Twenty-Four Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-1110x833.png\" alt=\"twenty twenty four wordpress theme\" class=\"wp-image-6472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-1110x833.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-24x18.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-36x27.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress-48x36.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/twenty-twenty-four-theme-wordpress.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most anticipated feature of v.6.4 is the new default theme: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentytwentyfour\/\">Twenty Twenty-Four<\/a>. This entry is not really a surprise. WP has made it customary to offer a new complimentary theme each year. Typically, it is released with the final major update of the year, so at least until January, we can&#8217;t expect the guys and girls at WordPress to provide us with any significant new updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, unlike its predecessor, Twenty Twenty-Four has one truly minimalistic layout out of the box. The sleek and clean design is not to be underestimated, though. Beneath its rather dullish exterior lies a theme brimming with potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one would expect, the new theme offers seamless integration with the Site Editor, making it the easiest choice for novice website owners. On this end, the theme offers six distinct styles, allowing for effortless customization of a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Twenty Twenty-Four includes dozens of WP block patterns, making the customization process even simpler. Among these block patterns are several section patterns, enabling users to quickly insert entire sections into their pages or templates, streamlining the web development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme has four distinct fonts, which enhance the website&#8217;s overall aesthetic. Naturally, this allows users to build truly unique pages. Thus, you can create recognizable brands without the need to spend additional money on fonts and typography. This is something that will go great with the new Font Library, which the 6.4 version has installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When push comes to shove, Twenty Twenty-Four is built for small business owners who want to get into business on a tight budget, without the help of designers or programmers. Still, the theme is excellent even for larger companies, as it offers ample features to accommodate everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Twenty Twenty-Four, however, is only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-site-editor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Site_Editor\"><\/span>Improved Site Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like with the previous version, in 6.4, WordPress once again did a significant jump in their Site Editor upgrade. The ability to modify navigation on the run is outstanding, but it pales compared to the additional templates and patterns. Of course, there is much more to that. So, let&#8217;s have a look at the biggest changes in the WordPress 6.4 Site Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manage-fonts-across-your-website-with-font-library\">Manage Fonts Across Your Website With Font Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-1110x576.png\" alt=\"font library preview in wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-6473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-1110x576.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-1536x797.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-2048x1062.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-24x12.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-36x19.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/font-library-wordpress-48x25.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We already mentioned the new Font Library feature, but it&#8217;s too good to just leave it at that. As you can probably guess, this feature will empower users to deal with their fonts right from the WordPress theme. All you need to do is go to the style panel in the site editor and click on Typography. There, you will find the Library, where you can add or remove fonts. You can even upload fonts directly from your computer, giving you the opportunity to bring in your own typography on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Library, you will also be able to download and install Google Fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-pattern-management\">Improved Pattern Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patterns, which allow for the reuse of elements such as headers, footers, and testimonials, have been enhanced to provide greater site design flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One significant improvement is the ability to categorize patterns into groups, such as &#8220;Hero Sections,&#8221; &#8220;Callouts,&#8221; or &#8220;Navigation.&#8221; This categorization feature simplifies the pattern management process and boosts workflow efficiency. Users can now easily organize and access patterns by custom categories, saving valuable time and expediting the design process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management.png\" alt=\"pattern management in wordpress - showing how to create pattern with different categories\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management.png 1880w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-1110x498.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-1536x689.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-36x16.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pattern-Management-48x22.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the pattern creation modal maintains consistency across the WordPress platform, ensuring a unified and user-friendly experience. This improvement will undoubtedly enhance the creative process for site building and design, enabling users to tailor their pattern workflow to their specific needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enlarge-images-with-lightbox-popup\">Enlarge Images with Lightbox Popup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one may be a minor upgrade for most website users, but for photographers and others working predominantly with images, the lightbox pop-up upgrade is a must. In WordPress 6.4, you can finally enable your pictures to pop up and enlarge when clicked on. The best part: you can do it with a single click in the site editor. After adding an image, just activate the Expand on Click option under block settings. This way, whenever a user clicks on the image, they will see it bigger in a pop-up window.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1846\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1.png\" alt=\"enlarge image on click with lightbox popup\" class=\"wp-image-3710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1.png 1846w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-1110x441.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-1536x610.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-24x10.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-36x14.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Expanding-image-1-48x19.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1846px) 100vw, 1846px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is great for artists trying to sell their images. Even retailers can highlight their products in this fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This function is still very basic, though. So, if you have an entire gallery of images, you will have to set it up for each image individually. But still, we expect WordPress to resolve this issue in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-command-palette\">Improved Command Palette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After WordPress 6.3 introduced the command palette tool, the new version of the builder made a significant improvement. Essentially, the Command Palette is a search tool that allows users to give commands with a quick CTRL+K shortcut combination.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1666\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette.png\" alt=\"improved command palette search tool view in wordpress 6.5\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette.png 1666w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-1110x491.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-1536x679.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-36x16.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Command-Palette-48x21.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1666px) 100vw, 1666px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first thing you will notice is the design. In v.6.4, it is much more stylish, making the elements more visible. Furthermore, the library features several new commands. Now, you can duplicate, delete, insert, or transform blocks directly from the command palette. This will mainstream the design work, as you can select multiple blocks and work on them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other small enhancements as well, but let&#8217;s skip them in favor of the big guns &#8211; the blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-block-editor-enhancements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Editor_Enhancements\"><\/span>Block Editor Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Block editor has always been a focus of WordPress design enhancements. This is the cornerstone behind their builder, so it makes sense that some of the most significant changes from version to version will be precisely here. This release focuses predominantly on improving upon existing site and block editor features. However, there are some notable new entries as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-block-hooks\">Block Hooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-1110x810.png\" alt=\"block hooks example\" class=\"wp-image-6475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-1110x810.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-1536x1121.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-2048x1494.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-24x18.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-36x26.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/block-hooks-48x35.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Block Hooks is, without a doubt, the thing all developers are waiting for with anticipation. This exciting feature will revolutionize the way plugins interact with the block editor, offering a new level of flexibility and convenience for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Block Hooks, aptly named after the hooks used in the WordPress core, will empower plugin developers to integrate their creations into the block editor seamlessly. This means that plugins can automatically add blocks upon activation, streamlining the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core principles guiding Block Hooks&#8217; functionality are clear. First, users shouldn&#8217;t be burdened with manually inserting blocks. Instead, blocks will be automatically placed in specific positions when certain conditions are met. Second, the user&#8217;s control over these automatically inserted blocks is paramount. This ensures they can easily manage, customize, or remove them as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Block Hooks come with some important limitations. They work exclusively with unmodified templates, template parts, and patterns provided by themes or the Pattern Directory. They won&#8217;t function with post content, modified templates, template parts, or user-generated patterns. Additionally, Block Hooks are designed to work with dynamic blocks, not static blocks, so it&#8217;s important to understand the distinction between these two block types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/2023\/10\/15\/introducing-block-hooks-for-dynamic-blocks\/\">Learn how to implement Block Hooks<\/a> if you are not aware of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-images-for-group-block\">Background Images for Group Block<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1903\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1.png\" alt=\"selecting background image of a block in wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-3709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1.png 1903w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-1110x338.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-1536x468.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-36x11.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-1-48x15.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1903px) 100vw, 1903px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>WordPress continues to improve on small things as well. For example, in the 6.3 version, WP enabled users to select background and text colors for entire block groups. With 6.4, you can now set a background image as well. This will help immensely with your visual hierarchy and content highlighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-parent-child-blocks-toolbar\">Improved Parent\/Child Blocks Toolbar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another small but convenient upgrade is the enhanced toolbar for parent\/child blocks. In the last version, the toolbar kept moving and switching between the parent and the child whenever you worked on either. It depends on your mouse positioning. Naturally, this was not very user-friendly. Thus, with WP 6.4, the toolbar will automatically attach the child toolbar to the parent one. This will create a consistent user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-user-experience-enhancements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Experience_Enhancements\"><\/span>User Experience Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All upgrades listed so far were primarily aimed at improving the user experience. The User interface is definitely one of the highlights in this edition of the builder. Here are some of our favorite enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-theme-preview\">Theme Preview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though listed as a minor improvement, the Theme preview is one of the highlights, in our humble opinion. By now, you have to activate the WordPress theme to see what it would look like on your website with your content. Now, you can do that by the Live Preview without activating the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1745\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1.png\" alt=\"click &quot;live preview&quot; to see live preview of a theme in wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-3711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1.png 1745w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-1110x517.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-1536x716.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-36x17.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hostarmada.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Live-Preview-1-48x22.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1745px) 100vw, 1745px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, you can check how your website will look and activate the theme only if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-list-view\">Improved List View<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In WordPress 6.4, the List View feature in the site\/block editor is significantly upgraded, enhancing the usability and convenience of managing page or post layouts. 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