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Synced pattern

Quick answer · What is Synced pattern?

A WordPress pattern whose content and structure can be reused with changes synchronized across its instances.

IN PRACTICE

Synced pattern: an example

A shared contact notice is updated once and appears in all places using that synced pattern.

KEEP IN MIND

Editing a synced pattern can affect several pages; verify its uses before changing shared text.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Synced pattern?

A shared contact notice is updated once and appears in all places using that synced pattern.

Can editing a synced pattern change several pages?

Editing a synced pattern can affect several pages; verify its uses before changing shared text.

Which concepts should I read alongside Synced pattern?

Block pattern: A predefined arrangement of WordPress blocks that can be inserted as a starting point for content.
Site Editor: The WordPress interface for editing site-level templates, styles, and other supported design elements with a block theme.