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Block pattern

Quick answer · What is Block pattern?

A predefined arrangement of WordPress blocks that can be inserted as a starting point for content.

IN PRACTICE

Block pattern: an example

A team inserts a testimonial layout and then replaces its sample text and image.

KEEP IN MIND

An ordinary pattern insertion is not necessarily linked to other uses; synced patterns behave differently.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Block pattern?

A team inserts a testimonial layout and then replaces its sample text and image.

Are all inserted block patterns linked to their other uses?

An ordinary pattern insertion is not necessarily linked to other uses; synced patterns behave differently.

Which concepts should I read alongside Block pattern?

Synced pattern: A WordPress pattern whose content and structure can be reused with changes synchronized across its instances.
WordPress block: A unit of content or functionality used in WordPress's block-based editing system.