The Block Editor system provides several useful tools to help you create and edit your content more efficiently. With view options, you can see and arrange these tools in a way that works for you. This article will explain how to utilize them.
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For more general information about the block editor visit About the Block Editor.
How to Find Your View Options:
All the View settings are in the Options menu, located in the top-right corner of the block editor. In this article we'll focus on the Top toolbar, Spotlight mode, and Fullscreen mode settings.
Using View Options
1.) Top Toolbar
By default the block editor displays formatting options next to the current block. But, you can pin them pin them to the top of the page as well. The Top toolbar setting adds a second toolbar at the top of the editor, providing quick access to common editing tools, such as bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and more. Click Options > View > Top toolbar to enable it.
2.) Spotlight Mode
Want to concentrate on a specific block? Go to Options > View and select Spotlight Mode. The Spotlight mode setting lets you to focus on one block at a time by dimming the other blocks on the page.
3.) Fullscreen Mode
The Fullscreen mode maximizes the editor's size, hiding the sidebar and other distractions. This is helpful when you want to focus on your content without interruption. Fullscreen mode is enabled by default. You can click Options > View > Fullscreen Mode to re-enable.
If you prefer a classic editing experience, deselect Fullscreen Mode in Options > View. This will reveal the main sidebar of your site admin area.
Conculsion
The Top toolbar, Spotlight mode, and Fullscreen mode view settings can help you create and edit your content in a way that's customized to your workflow. We hope this article helps you use these settings to their fullest potential.