To enable global typography settings in your Full Site Editing (FSE) theme using the theme.json file and simultaneously disable them on a per-block basis, you can follow these steps:
Set Global Typography in theme.json: First, you’ll need to define your global typography settings in the theme.json file. Open your theme’s theme.json and under the “settings” section, you can specify global typography styles like font sizes, font families, line heights, etc.
Here’s an example of how to set this up:
json
{
“version”: 2,
“settings”: {
“typography”: {
“fontSizes”: [
{ “name”: “Small”, “size”: “12px”, “slug”: “small” },
{ “name”: “Normal”, “size”: “16px”, “slug”: “normal” },
{ “name”: “Large”, “size”: “24px”, “slug”: “large” }
]
}
}
}
Override Typography for Specific Blocks: To disable or override the global typography settings for specific blocks, you can define block-specific settings either within the block type’s configuration or through the custom block’s attributes.
For example, if you want to disable typography settings for the paragraph block, you can do it directly in the block’s configuration:
json
{
“version”: 2,
“settings”: {
“typography”: {
“fontSizes”: [ / Global Sizes Here / ]
}
},
“blockTypes”: {
“core/paragraph”: {
“settings”: {
“typography”: {
“fontSizes”: [] // This effectively disables global fonts
}
}
}
}
}
Block-Specific CSS: Additionally, you can apply block-specific CSS using the block’s custom class or inline styles in the block editor. This allows further customization on how each block handles typography styling without affecting the global settings.
Testing and Validation: Once your theme.json is set up, test different blocks in the WordPress editor to ensure that while they inherit global typography settings, you successfully override them for specified blocks.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage typography settings in your FSE theme, enabling global defaults while allowing for exceptions as needed on a per-block basis.
One response to “Enabling global typography in FSE themes with selective block exclusions”
This is a fantastic overview of managing global typography settings in FSE themes! One aspect I’d like to highlight is the importance of balancing design consistency with creative flexibility. While defining global typography in `theme.json` helps maintain a cohesive visual language across the site, certain blocks may require unique style treatments that reflect their purpose or content.
For instance, while a standard paragraph block might benefit from a clean, readable font, a quote block could use a bolder or more decorative font to emphasize its importance. This selective exclusion approach ensures that each block can serve its intended function without being constrained by the global settings, allowing designers and content creators to express their ideas more fully.
Also, a point worth considering is the potential for accessibility. When overriding typography settings, it might be useful to have guidelines in place to ensure that font sizes and contrast ratios meet web accessibility standards. This can greatly enhance the readability and user experience for all visitors.
Finally, testing across multiple devices and screen sizes is crucial. Typography that looks great on a desktop may not translate well to mobile, so making these distinctions in your design process can lead to a more responsive and user-friendly site. Thanks for sharing these insights — they’ll certainly help developers optimize their themes for functionality and aesthetics!