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Master the New WordPress Block Editor


To help site administrators and editors adapt to the new Block editor, we’ve launched a self-paced training session designed to get you up to speed quickly. The video is available by request; contact the Help Desk at (208) 426-4357 or email helpdesk@boisetate.edu.

This comprehensive one-hour and six-minute training is tailored for existing site administrators and editors, covering everything you need to know to confidently use the Block Editor.

What You’ll Learn

This session covers essential topics, including:

Webguide Content Updates

  • Migration FAQs
  • New documentation on the Block Editor
  • Tips for adding and managing block content

Understanding Blocks

  • What are Blocks?
  • Overview of the Block Editor toolbar

Building Pages

• Adding and formatting blocks, including Theme Blocks

• Adding and formatting images

Advanced Features

  • Adding section navigation to pages
  • Embedding Gravity Forms, YouTube/Vimeo videos, and TablePress tables

This training is perfect for those who need to quickly adapt to the upgraded WordPress environment while building effective and visually engaging webpages.

New to WordPress? Start Here!

If you are a new site administrator or editor and need to learn how to use Boise State University’s WordPress Theme, you can register for the next Introduction to WordPress class. The Introduction to WordPress class is a full course needed to create and manage web pages on your website.