WORDPRESS NEWS:

Gutenberg 16.1 Introduces Pattern Creation and Library, Adds Distraction Free Mode to Site Editor.

Details:

• Gutenberg 16.1 was released this week, debuting of the Pattern Library, which coincides with reusable blocks getting renamed to synced patterns.
• Users can now create and manage their own patterns that will also show up in the block inserter.
• Custom patterns are saved to the new Library alongside custom template parts.
• There is a new Distraction Free mode in the Site Editor that removes all controls and menus. This functions in a similar way to the mode added to the content editor in October 2022. The mode can be accessed under the more menu of the Site Editor.
• Other features in this release include the following: Live block theme previewing in the Site Editor moved out of experimental stage, available for block themes under Appearance > Themes, Site Editor sidebar now displays template and settings configuration details for the home and index templates, Aspect ratio controls added to Image block.
• Gutenberg 16.1 is included in the upcoming WordPress 6.3 release, but if you want to take advantage of these features before August, you will need to be using the plugin or test 6.3 Beta 2.

Source: WP Tavern