Tutorial - Details block

Tutorial: Using the Details Block

Topic Description

This tutorial will guide users through using the Details block. Participants will learn how to create expandable content sections using this block, allowing them to enhance the organization and user experience of their WordPress posts and pages.

Related Resources

https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45055

Guidelines

Review the team guidelines for developing tutorials.

Tutorial Outline

1. Introduction

   • Briefly explain the purpose and benefits of the Details block in WordPress 6.3.

2. Adding the Details Block

   • Open the block editor in WordPress.
   • Select the Details block from the available blocks.
   • Explore the different options and settings for the Details block.

3. Configuring the Details Block

   • Customize the summary text for the expandable section.
   • Adjust the block settings, such as the toggle arrow icon and open/closed state.

4. Inserting Content in the Expandable Section

   • Add content within the expandable section, such as text, images, or other blocks.
   • Apply formatting and styling to the content as desired.

5. Using the Details Block in Different Contexts

   • Discuss the versatility of the Details block for posts, pages, and sidebars.
   • Demonstrate how to incorporate the block into existing content seamlessly.

6. Best Practices for Effective Use

   • Provide tips and recommendations for using the Details block effectively.
   • Emphasize the importance of user experience and organization when utilizing expandable sections.

7. Examples and Use Cases

   • Showcase real-world examples of the Details block in action.
   • Explore various use cases, such as creating FAQs, hiding lengthy content, or revealing additional details.

8. Conclusion

   • Summarize the tutorial and encourage users to experiment with the Details block in their WordPress sites.
   • Provide additional resources for further exploration.

SEO Keywords

• Details block in WordPress
• Expandable sections in WordPress
• Using the Details block effectively
• WordPress 6.3 Details block tutorial

Tutorial Development Process

1. Vetted by instructional designers for content idea.
2. Provide feedback on the idea.
3. Gather links to Support and Developer Docs.
4. Review any related material on Learn.
5. Define several SEO keywords to use in the article and where they should be prominently used.
6. Finalize description and objectives.
7. Create the tutorial and announce it to the team for Q/A review.
8. Review the tutorial and ensure it is ready to publish.
9. Submit the tutorial and publish it to WPTV.
10. Publish the tutorial on WPTV.
11. Caption the tutorial.
12. Create the tutorial on Learn.WordPress.org.
13. Review the tutorial post for grammar, spelling, etc.
14. Publish the tutorial on Learn.WordPress.org.
15. Announce the tutorial to the Marketing Team for promotion.

For your reference, today's date is 2023-07-19.

Tutorial Development Checklist

• Vetted by instructional designers for content idea
• Provide feedback of the idea
• Gather links to Support and Developer Docs
• Review any related material on Learn
• Define several SEO keywords to use in the article and where they should be prominently used
• Description and Objectives finalized
• Tutorial created and announced to the team for Q/A review
• Tutorial reviewed and ready to publish
• Tutorial submitted and published to WPTV
• Tutorial published on WPTV
• Tutorial captioned
• Tutorial created on Learn.WordPress.org
• Tutorial post reviewed for grammar, spelling, etc.
• Tutorial published on Learn.WordPress.org
• Tutorial announced to Marketing Team for promotion

Start by reviewing the team guidelines, the related Gutenberg pull request, and the tutorial outline for the WordPress Details block. Research the listed Support, Developer Docs, and Learn resources, then follow the Tutorial Development Checklist through drafting, review, publication, captioning, and promotion.