WordPress Help
Official documentation, learning resources, and contributor guides collected from WordPress.org.
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WordPress.org Identity
Logotype Metrics The WordPress.org logotype is built on the same set of metrics as the base WordPress identity. The same set of proportions apply, the only difference is the addition of the .org suffix.
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Alt Text, alternative text for images
The alt attribute (“alt text”) is used to provide an alternative to the image for users who can’t see it. Best practice Give all HTML <img> elements an alt attribute. Give any decorative images an empty alt attribute ( alt=”” ). Describe (for non-visual readers) the contents and purpose of the image in the alternate…
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Release Day Checklist
Release Candidate (RC1) Post the BBQ DRAFT as soon as RC1 is released. Release day Make sure all posts in Alpha/Beta are resolved, closed, or moved out. Update BBQ DRAFT post with the real urls of the release and it’s name. AFTER wordpress.org/news posts the release, you can make the BBQ forum post. Update IRC…
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Current Projects
Active WPTV Initiatives Project Name Lead Link(s) Stage Video moderation @nishasingh@Pascal Moderator’s Handbook ongoing Subtitles @nishasingh Working with Subtitles ongoing Video editing @rahuldsarker Video editing guide ongoing Blog @Pascal P2 post ongoing Reach out @Pascal Handbook ongoing Social Media @Pascal Twitter, YouTube ongoing Embrace YouTube @Pascal Started Documentation Handbook ongoing Site development @Pascal@brashrebel…
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HelpHub (user docs)
What is HelpHub? HelpHub is the ultimate home for all of the WordPress user documentation previously resided in the WordPress Codex. ‘HelpHub’ is the project name and part of WordPress.org Documentation. For more information see the original announcement as well as the full project spec, or all posts regarding HelpHub can be found here.
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Audits and testing
WordPress regularly improves its features and creates new core themes. The accessibility team monitors these changes and tests them for web accessibility. What we test Core themes; New functionality added in WordPress; Existing functionality with known problems; Patches from tickets labeled “accessibility”. How we test We use a variety of assistive technologies, including: Different brands of screen…
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Glossary
dl.glossary-list dd { margin-top: -50px; padding-top: 50px; } Automated Release Packages Automated release packages are release packages of locales that have no custom changes. # To-do Cross-locale Project Translation Editor A Cross-Locale Project Translation Editor is an account owned by a plugin or theme author (or the authoring organization), which uses professional translators to localize their product. The…