Hello,
First time WordPress user here on Windows. v. 6.2.2 on Localwp.
Details are below.
Thank you for your help and time.
Issue Summary
My Version of WordPress doesn’t seem to have options for padding.
Having trouble figuring out how to reduce the padding or space between blocks.
Troubleshooting Questions
Does this happen for all sites in Local, or just one in particular?
Only have one site, but yes, for every post on that site.
Are you able to create a new, plain WordPress site in Local and access it in a Browser?
Yes
Replication
Having trouble figuring out how to reduce the padding or space between blocks in the post editor.
I tried this Youtube video which shows how to change the padding.
At the 3 minute mark of the video, it shows an option to change the padding; but I can’t seem to find it on my copy of WP. his version of WP seems to have more options. I wonder what I’m doing wrong.
System Details
Which version of Local is being used?
Tried 6.7.2 first, then downgraded to 6.4.1 but didn’t fix the issue.
Tried 6.2.2 first, then downgraded to 5.5.9
What Operating System (OS) and OS version is being used?
Windows 10 Home
Ah I see - that video is from a year ago so what I bet is happening is the settings have just moved. WordPress has been rapidly changing its user interface over the last year, hiding and shifting settings into different places.
When i use the default theme, the “Dimensions” section for padding shows up. But when I switch back to my preferred theme, Falcha News, that option does not appear. version 6.2.2.
Within the theme’s files, there are ways to show or hide certain features in the WordPress UI, so I’m guessing that theme hides those options. I took a look at that theme and agree, I don’t see that option there.
If you’re open to switching themes, I would recommend a few options here:
You could try WP Engine’s “Frost” theme - it’s a free block theme that leverages all of these newer features of WordPress (like control over padding, other dimensions and so much more).
You can also find this theme right in your WordPress dashboard by heading to Appearance > Themes > Add New and searching “Frost”.
Or you can download it here:
You could review the available Full Site Editing Themes in the WordPress theme repository. I expect these themes would let you use the features shown in these videos.
Also, welcome to WordPress!
If you are interested, we host a weekly chat all about WordPress on Fridays that anyone is welcome to join. It’s a great way to get to know other people and learn about some of the topics I’ve shared with you. You can join our next one here.
However, if I still decide to keep the current theme, is there an easy way to make it display those editing options? Or is there a recommended how-to article or video?