Builder Basics: Working with Templates in Full Site Editing (Part 3)

Welcome to a three-part series on working with templates in the context of Full Site Editing. In Part 3, we will explore how Template and Template Parts can be configured for custom post types. We will also revisit Bock Templates that were introduced in Part 1, and create custom Block Templates for posts and the custom post type “books”. Finally, we will introduce the block locking API and how this can be used within templates to provide editing guardrails for clients and end-users.

This presentation is a standalone social learning session, however, it does build off of previous sessions in this series. The video recordings of Part 1 and 2 will be available below once recorded.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to create Templates for custom post types
• Understand how to apply Block Template to posts, pages, and custom post types
• Understand how to use the block locking API in Templates, Template Parts, and Block Templates

Sessions in this Series

• Working with Templates in Full Site Editing (Part 1)
• Working with Templates in Full Site Editing (Part 2)

What is Builder Basics?

The WordPress Editor is a blank canvas that allows us to express our creativity and design beautiful layouts using blocks. However, building with blocks is a paradigm shift to traditional website design. Sometimes it can be challenging to know where to start, especially in the context of Full Site Editing.

In the “Builder Basics” series, we will attempt to demystify components of the building experience. From a deep dive into the Query block to an exploration of block alignment and spacing, you’ll learn to master the basics of modern WordPress design. While some familiarity with the Editor is recommended, these sessions are designed for all skill levels and require virtually no coding.