Title: Editor Chat Agenda: 24 February 2021 Author: annezazu Published: February 22, 2021 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 5:11 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 Tags: [core-editor ( 761 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-editor/), [core-editor-agenda ( 189 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-editor-agenda/) # Editor Chat Agenda: 24 February 2021 Facilitator and notetaker @annezazu This is the agenda for the weekly _editor chat_ scheduled for [Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 14:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210224T14&p1=1440). This meeting is held in the #coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.-editor channel in the Making WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). All are welcome to join! * WordPress 5.7 RCrelease candidate One of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see [alpha (beta)](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?output_format=md#alpha-beta). 1 & [WordPress 5.6.2](https://wordpress.org/news/2021/02/wordpress-5-6-2-maintenance-release/) * GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. [https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) 10.1 RC & a [reminder of the celebration post for 100 releases](https://wordpress.org/news/2021/02/reflecting-on-gutenbergs-100th-release/). * [Monthly Plan for February 2021](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/01/whats-next-in-gutenberg-february-2021/) and key project updates: - Global Styles. * - BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.-based WidgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. Editor. - Navigation block. - Full Site Editing. * Task Coordination. * Open Floor. **Even if you can’t make the meeting, you’re encouraged to share anything relevant for the meeting in the comments below:** * If you have anything to share for the Task Coordination section, please leave it as a comment on this post. * If you have anything to propose for the agenda or other specific items related to those listed above, please leave a comment below. [#core-editor](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-editor/) #core-editor-agenda ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=bluesky) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=x) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=facebook) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/editor-chat-agenda-24-february-2021/?share=linkedin) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5829b86926e8946e34585c1937a39cb188ee38e8f34030d74d6404c972ea514e? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [Paal Joachim Romdahl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/paaljoachim/) 5:50 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 3. For the Open Floor. This is an issue that is very visible and seems like a hard nut to crack. It contains two errors. One where the upload modal screen goes white when uploading image. The other error cases a duplication of the uploaded image. It would be extremely helpful to have a developer crack this nut. Thank you! [https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/25805#issuecomment-773517323](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/25805#issuecomment-773517323) 4. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4f50dc56c80eceb636a7ef7d036a019a7d4189e8b3f87d9c899e848248ef36d8? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 8:08 pm _on_ February 23, 2021 * I’ll share this during task coordination along with James’ issue below specifically calling out needing developer attention! 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4f50dc56c80eceb636a7ef7d036a019a7d4189e8b3f87d9c899e848248ef36d8? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 6. [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 5:59 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 7. Open floor topic 🙂 Let’s discuss whether it might be good to include a nudge in the dashboard widgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget- ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. for users to start exploring blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. based Widgets, block based Navigation, or FSE. Obviously, not advocating for this to be done _right now_ but worth discussing what this might look like in the future as each feature gets to a more solid place for testing with a wider audience. 8. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1b69f074358e8573b4965ea7a3b799f32a4344d8e4e1c4095fed29a9994479ed? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 9. [James](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bonkerz/) 8:17 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 10. I’d like to throw this issue in the mix, it’s been classed as “Help Request” which I don’t consider it to be [https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/28254](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/28254) would love some feedback or visibility on it, thanks! 11. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4f50dc56c80eceb636a7ef7d036a019a7d4189e8b3f87d9c899e848248ef36d8? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 8:54 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 * Thanks, James! Consider it on the list to cover (might throw it into the task coordination section if that’s okay). 12. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4f50dc56c80eceb636a7ef7d036a019a7d4189e8b3f87d9c899e848248ef36d8? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 13. [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 8:57 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 14. Open floor topic: let’s chat about dropping IE11 support. IE11 is now at 0.81 according to [https://gs.statcounter.com](https://gs.statcounter.com) (below 1%). There was a previous [discussion in early February](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02QB2JS7/p1612761231287700) in coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.-editor but afaik it didn’t make it to a meeting as a topic. I come with questions rather than answers here so get ready to discuss! 15. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7c839032ff595a75d8b9f88abb3522a56065f5ca890d92094796ab7cdf8dfb85? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Brandon Kraft](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kraftbj/) 10:23 pm _on_ February 22, 2021 * Related TracTrac An open source project by Edgewall Software that serves as a bug tracker and project management tool for WordPress. Ticketticket Created for both bug reports and feature development on the bug tracker. for IE 11: [https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/49696](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/49696) Comments are closed. # Post navigation [← Send reset password links in WordPress 5.7](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/send-reset-password-links-in-wordpress-5-7/) [Improved HTTPS detection and migration in WordPress 5.7 →](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2021/02/22/improved-https-detection-and-migration-in-wordpress-5-7/)