Automattic / Automattic/wp-calypso

Adding a "Clear" button to the color selection to all the blocks

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[Feature] Post/Page Editor Custom Colors Feature Request Triaged
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Description

What

There is no “Clear” button to clear the color selection of a Paragraph or a Group block, and you need to click on the three dots and then remove the color from the sections list, as can be seen here:
Screen Capture on 2022-03-18 at 09-30-21

But there is a “Clear” color button in the Cover block settings, as can be seen here:
Markup 2022-03-18 at 09 33 31

Why

Having a "Clear" color in all the blocks would be more intuitive and would deliver an easier and more consistent experience to the users.

How

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the Paragraph and Group block color controls and comparing them with the Cover block's existing Clear button; done means the relevant blocks provide an intuitive, consistent way to clear selected colors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react, typescript
Domain
design, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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