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Contribute to WP Accessibility Knowledge Base

Help build the WP AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) Knowledge Base, the WordPress community’s accessibility documentation. You can write a new page on a topic that interests you, review existing content, or report an error you notice.

Update Theme Check Plugin Documentation

Review the Theme Check pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. handbook page, identify what’s outdated or missing, and draft improvements for the Themes team. The handbook page is the go-to reference for theme reviewers, and keeping it accurate helps the entire theme review process run smoothly.

Write a Migration Guide for WordPress

Help people move their content to WordPress by writing a migrationMigration Moving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. guide. Pick a platform, document the step-by-step migration process, and submit your guide to the Data Liberation project. Migration guides are one of the most direct ways to make the web more open, and every new guide helps someone make the switch.

Create Content for Learn WordPress

Create, update, or improve lessons, courses, and workshops on Learn WordPress. Work with subject-matter experts to develop educational content that helps people learn to use, extend, and contribute to WordPress.

Create a Pathway Guide

Turn a pathway idea into a finished guide. Pick up an issue from the project board, draft it, get feedback, and submit a pull request to get published.

File a Documentation Issue

You’ll report documentation problems — outdated content, typos, dead links, missing info — or propose new pages by opening issues in the WordPress Documentation Issue Tracker. Well-filed issues help the team prioritize fixes and get documentation updated faster.

Document a WordPress Release

This pathway describes how the Documentation team prepares, publishes, and maintains documentation for a major WordPress release. Following a consistent process ensures users and developers have accurate, up-to-date information when a new version ships. This process is actively evolving and may change from release to release.

Work on Documentation Issues

You’ll review proposed documentation fixes for accuracy, style, and accessibility, then leave feedback on the issue. This takes the heavy lifting off team members and helps publish fixes faster.

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For writers and editors who want to improve documentation, create guides, or develop learning content.