AdvancedCustomFields / AdvancedCustomFields/acf

Feature Request: Block field type, just like the WYSIWYG field

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Description

It would be nice if we can have a "Gutenberg Block" field type, which can replace the old school WYSIWYG !

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Research direction

Start by reviewing how the existing WYSIWYG field type is defined and how Gutenberg Blocks are represented in WordPress. Identify the field registration and rendering entry points before determining the expected editing and saved-content behavior; done should provide a documented Gutenberg Block field that can replace the WYSIWYG field.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
content
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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