---
title: Next on Gutenberg Phase 2
date: "2022-11-03"
author: "Birgit Pauli-Haack"
url: "https://icodeforapurpose.com/next-on-gutenberg-phase-2/"
categories: ["Site News"]
---

This is the list from the [updated GitHub issue](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/33094) a bit more organized:

All updates are collected from various sources, [mainly GitHub](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/33094#issuecomment-1299101229).

## Editor (1 of 11)

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/548849/152579101-53290df4-3067-45bd-b5f6-b7b5eca964ce.png)

Also: [Site Editor & Templates Roadmap](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41241)

- ? [Move document information and outline to list view panel #44193](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44193) 

10/31 @jorgefilipecosta completed [a PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44788) with early accessibility feedback included. There’s some follow up [though from Alex Stine to handle](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44193#issuecomment-1291819914).
- 11/15 done – for now.
- 11/22 in 14.5 release

[Introduce “Browser” and surface main navigation UI #36667](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/36667)

- 10/31 work continues from [@](https://a8c.slack.com/team/U13PES94L)youknowriad on a [draft PR to introduce browse mode](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44770) and 
- 10/31 [@oandregal](https://a8c.slack.com/team/U19EHD6CR) on a[ draft PR for template drilldown](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45100).
- 11/22 work continues
- 11/29 work is wrapping up in [this PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44770) to introduce browse mode and is likely slated for the next Gutenberg release.

? [Inserter: Add Media tab and explore basic Openverse integration #44496](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44496)

- 10/31 @Nik Tsekouras  has [a PR going ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44918)(no update in 8 days).
- 11/15 work in progress
- 11/22 there is [a PR underway](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44918) with rich design feedback.
- 11/29 media tab has been completed in [this PR slated for GB 14.7](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44918) with more work needed for the Openverse integration side. Following up to get more insight into the Openverse work.

? [Colorise template parts and reusable blocks in the UI #32163](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/32163)

- 10/31 need both to have design finalize some details and for developers to begin exploring but none have jumped in.
- 11/15 initial [PR available  (45473)](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45473)
- Completed in 14.7

[Improving the inline template part editing flow #43608](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43608)

- 10/31 changed from design to needs dev but no dev has jumped in.
- 11/15 [Draft PR started ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45465)(45465)
- 11/29 no change

[When dragging the resize handles, snap to wide / full widths #44357](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44357)

- 10/31 @danr has a [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45056) in progress with feedback underway.
- 11/15 still in draft.
- 11/22 the [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45056) is stalled.
- 11/29 the [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45056) is no longer stalled and development has resumed.

[Refine the Site Editor loading state #35503](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/35503)

- 10/31 Caught up with @tyxla last week. They are blocked on upgrading to react 18 with the current approach (trying to unblock the upgrade) and are looking into an alternative one too.
- 11/15 more work to [update to React 18 is being done](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45235)
- 11/22 more work has been done around unblocking upgrading to react 18 with a focus on how the main issue with upgrading has to do with unit tests firing warnings. The latest effort to upgrade react 18 here: [Upgrade React packages to v18 #45235](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45235)
- 11/29 more work on React 18 updgrade is on it’s way.

[Add a shortcut for template browsing #37001](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/37001)

- 10/31 On hold for now until work to [reorganize the site editor with browse mode](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44770) is completed.
- 11/15 on hold On hold for now until work to [reorganize the site editor with browse mode](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44770) (44770)is completed.
- 11/29 still on hold

[Re-Introduce Content Editing in the Site Editor #44461](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44461)

- 10/31 Slightly stalled a bit from a design POV likely due to trying to see where the [reorganize the site editor with browse mode ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44770)work lands.
- 11/15 also waiting on PR 44770
- 11/22 no change
- 11/29 still stalled

[Move post/page title to the top bar](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/27093#top)

- 11/15 recent design refresh with dev now needed.
- 11/22 needs dev
- 11/29 @artemiomorales self assigned but work hasn’t yet begun.

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## Blocks (2 of 5)

- ? [Layout jumps when selecting an image #44359](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44359) 

10/31 Solved with [PR 44965](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44965)

? [Split block tools between “settings” and “appearance” #40204](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/40204)

- 10/31 @Aaron Robertshaw is [working on a proof of concept PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45005) with early accessibility feedback coming into play.
- 11/15 gathering feedback to POC
- 11/22 the first iteration is finished and will be shipped in Gutenberg 14.7, but there will small follow-ups probably also shipping in 14.7.

[Make it easy to copy (and paste) block styles #44418](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44418)

- 10/31 design is still in progress and not yet ready for dev.
- 11/15 [draft PR 45477](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45477) opened.
- 11/22 the [PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45477) has some great interactions between dev and design.
- 11/29 development underway

[Navigation Overview: Phase 2 priorities  #41549](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41549)

- 10/31 Updated with latest priorities, with some being addressed, some not yet.
- 11/15 updated tracking issue
- 11/22 Work continues at full steam, although due to its huge scope and complexity, not everything can move forward simultaneously.
- 11/29 on its way

[Navigation Overlay – reference as template part.](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43852)

- 11/15 recent design refresh, needs dev now.
- 11/22 still needs dev
- 11/29 no change

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## Tools (2 of 3) 

[Design Tools Overview #33447](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/33447)

- ? [Group: Add setup state to allow picking a variant (default/row/stack) #43433](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43433)

10/31  @ramon is working on a [PR for this](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/43496) with good guidance from design!
- 11/15 Close to shipping now.
- 11/16 Merged for 14.6

? [Make it possible to set the width of blocks within Row #44467](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44467)

- 10/31  @ijayessbe has a [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45364) in place to address this.
- 11/15 great conversation on PR.
- 11/22 [the PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45364) is already being reviewed.
- 11/29  [completed via this PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45364) in Gutenberg 14.7 with some remaining [possible design followups](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44467#issuecomment-1328962679).

[Fixed Position Header and Footer Template Parts #30121](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/30121)

-  @andyserong has a [draft PR going](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44723).
- 11/15 still in draft, last updated Nov 8th.
- 11/22 the [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44723) addressing this is back to full speed with great design interactions.
- 11/29 the [draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/44723) addressing this is back to full speed with a separate design [discussion started here](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/discussions/46032).

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## Patterns (2 of 6)

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/548849/152579024-014d9a67-065c-47b1-bd7d-0e148932a276.png)

[Building with Patterns #38529](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/38529)

- ? [Pattern Inserter: Next #41379](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41379)  

merged for GB 14.4

? [Improving intuition of the ‘Query’ pattern category #43427](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43427)  

- 10/31 can’t quite tell if this can be closed since the Query category has been renamed. Followed up on the issue.
- 11/2 This [PR #45244](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45244) adding the Posts category to the Repository makes it much clearer.
- merged for 14.5

[Shuffle content blocks when templateLock is contentOnly](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44581)

- 10/31 changed from design to needs dev with @kai jumping in but hitting a few technical roadblocks that are being discussed
- 11/15 Draft [PR 45618](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45618) exploring approaches.
- 11/22 development is [underway](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45618) with lots of recent activity.
- 11/29 still under way

[Patterns: Connect “Explore” to pattern directory #44611](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44611)

- 10/31 changed from design to needs dev with @Nik Tsekouras [working on a draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45237)
- 11/15 still in the works with recent commit.
- 11/22 no change
- 11/29  [development is underway](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45237#issuecomment-1319695196) with recent activity and some questions to resolve.

[Surface related patterns in the template inspector](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44582#top) 

- 11/15 added, stalled [draft PR #45285](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45285)
- 11/22 development has resumed, and it’s moving forward, despite some questions [still in the air](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45237#issuecomment-1319695196).

[Revisiting / contextualising pattern categories, and default inclusions #44501](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44501)

- 10/31/ changed from design to needs dev but no dev has jumped in (beyond a quick change to the Query category).
- 11/15 needs dev
- 11/22 still needs dev
- 11/29 Some development pieces have started but more needs to be done. Following up here to ensure we have some follow through planned.
- 12/5 

[[Patterns]: Update pattern category descriptions](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/46005) (merged for 14.7)
- [[Patterns]: Add new pattern categories (#46144)](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/46144) seems to be mergeable soon.

## Styles (7)

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/548849/152579133-66e3909e-5d50-485c-b703-a83cca2bc043.png)

 [Global Styles Ongoing Roadmap #41232](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41232)

-  [Global Styles/Typography: Managing font sets](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/45271)  

11/15 recent design refresh with dev now needed.
- 11/22 no change.
- /11/29 assigned to a developer but work hasn’t begun. Asking for a link to the draft PR.

[Global Styles: display inline preview on per-block settings #42919](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/42919)

- 10/31 @randerson can look into this after Nov 21st. TBD if themes can take a look sooner ([followed up here](https://a8c.slack.com/archives/C046EJK7ZR8/p1667253140166879?thread_ts=1666784977.047419&cid=C046EJK7ZR8)).
- 11/15 [PR 45719](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45719) on its way. Also, [Style variations for block types](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44417)
- 11/22 @noisysocks now has a [WIP PR #45719](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45719) to solve the issue.
- 11/29 a [WIP PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45719) is underway to *partially* address the issue.

[Global styles: Offer a way to view a document containing all blocks and styles #44420](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44420)

- 10/31 According to the design doc around phase 2 and some comments, @javierace is going to dig in but hasn’t yet.
- 11/15 no change
- 11/22 design resumed and development started, @noisysocks spun a WIP PR that will solve the issue. [Add Style Book to Global Styles #45960](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45960)
- 11/29 development in progress [via a draft PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45960) with some finishing touches coming.

[Make it possible to push local block styles to global block styles #44361](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44361)

- 10/31 some initial designs shared and discussion still underway.
- 11/15 ready for dev
- 11/22 Self-assigned by @ramonjd a few minutes ago [PR 45961 ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45961)
- 11/29 very rough [prototype in place to begin explorations](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45961) with a note that it’s unlikely to be in a super solid place for the next few weeks.

[Global Styles: an input for custom CSS #30142](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/30142)

- 10/31 Recently refreshed design but still needs a dev and no one has taken it up cc @hector.
- 11/15 needs dev
- 11/22 now picked by @Mamaduka, but development hasn’t started yet
- 11/29 some discussion around ownership with development still not yet underway.

[Global styles – per-block custom css #44412](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44412)

- 10/31 Recently refreshed design but still needs a dev and no one has taken it up cc @hector.
- 11/15 no clear action with unresolved questions.
- 11/22 will probably get picked by @Mamaduka, development hasn’t started.
- 11/29 no change

[Global Styles: Allow saving, importing, exporting, copying from another theme without switching to it](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/45371)

- 11/15 needs dev
- 11/22 still needs development
- 11/29 no change

[Style variations for block types](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/44417#top)

- 11/15 needs dev
- 11/22 no change
- 11/29  @tellthemachines just self assigned today with development (obviously) not yet underway.

## Themes

And then there is this list: [Block Themes tracking issue](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/39188)

- [Remove coupling of templates and parts when switching themes #25071](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/25071)
- [Theme switching flows tracking issue #39324](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/39324)

### Templates (3)

- [Provide a pathway to migrate widgets to block themes #39270](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/39270)

11/1 @mamaduka is working on this and might have something later this week.
- 11/15 [WIP PR 45509 ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45509)by @Mamaduka
- 11/22 Work is underway.
- 11/29 work is underway in [this PR](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45509) with very recent, active efforts.

[Scaling the “Add template” menu #42325](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/42325)

- 10/31 changed from design to needs dev but no dev has jumped in
- 11/22 @jorgefilipecosta started [improving the patterns API (#45814](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/45814)) with the requirements of this task
- 11/29 “needs design” label was added in.

[Creating a template: Present the user with initial block configuration options](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41060#top)

- 11/15 design refresh, needs dev.
- 11/22 @glendaviesnz has started looking at this, other help welcome
- 11/29 this issue is under [discussion currently with dev & design](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/41060#issuecomment-1328844982) trying to figure out what’s still relevant to explore.

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