Gutenberg Clipboard – clipboard for Block Editor blocks

Introduction to the Gutenberg Clipboard

The Gutenberg Clipboard is a powerful tool within the Block Editor (also known as the Block-based Editor) that allows you to easily reuse and manage blocks across your WordPress site. With the Clipboard, you can create a library of frequently used blocks, save them for later use, and even share them with others. In this tutorial, we'll dive into the details of how to use the Gutenberg Clipboard and explore its various features and benefits.

Tutorial: How to Use the Gutenberg Clipboard

Creating a New Clipboard

To start using the Gutenberg Clipboard, you'll need to create a new clipboard. Here's how:

1. Open the Block Editor and select the block you want to save to the clipboard. You can do this by clicking on the block or by using the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + C" (Windows) or "Cmd + Shift + C" (Mac).
2. In the Block Inspector (the panel on the right-hand side of the editor), click on the "Clipboard" tab.
3. Click on the "Create New Clipboard" button.
4. Give your clipboard a name and optional description, then click "Create".

Adding Blocks to the Clipboard

Once you've created a new clipboard, you can start adding blocks to it. Here's how:

1. Select the block you want to add to the clipboard. You can do this by clicking on the block or by using the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + C" (Windows) or "Cmd + Shift + C" (Mac).
2. In the Block Inspector, click on the "Clipboard" tab.
3. Click on the "Add to Clipboard" button.
4. Choose the clipboard you want to add the block to from the dropdown menu.
5. Click "Add" to add the block to the clipboard.

Managing Your Clipboard

You can manage your clipboard by accessing the Clipboard Manager. Here's how:

1. Open the Block Editor and click on the "Clipboard" icon in the top-right corner of the editor.
2. In the Clipboard Manager, you'll see a list of all your clipboards. Click on a clipboard to view its contents.
3. To delete a block from the clipboard, select the block and click the "Delete" button.
4. To rename a clipboard, select the clipboard and click the "Rename" button.
5. To duplicate a clipboard, select the clipboard and click the "Duplicate" button.

Using Blocks from the Clipboard

Once you've added blocks to the clipboard, you can use them in your editor by following these steps:

1. Open the Block Editor and select the block where you want to insert a block from the clipboard.
2. In the Block Inspector, click on the "Clipboard" tab.
3. Click on the "Get from Clipboard" button.
4. Choose the clipboard you want to get the block from from the dropdown menu.
5. Select the block you want to insert and click "Get".
6. The block will be inserted into your editor at the selected location.

Sharing Clipboards

You can also share your clipboards with others by generating a shareable link. Here's how:

1. Open the Block Editor and access the Clipboard Manager.
2. Select the clipboard you want to share and click the "Share" button.
3. A shareable link will be generated. You can share this link with others via email, messaging app, or social media.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've explored the basics of the Gutenberg Clipboard and how to use it to save, manage, and reuse blocks across your WordPress site. By following these steps, you can create a library of frequently used blocks, save them for later use, and even share them with others. Whether you're a blogger, developer, or designer, the Gutenberg Clipboard is a powerful tool that can help streamline your workflow and enhance your content creation experience.