Shed Editor Assist
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Gutenberg block editor visual aids: layout borders, block color coding, grab markers, and Backspace/Delete key protection.
Shed Editor Assist enhances the Gutenberg block editor experience with visual aids that make layout structure clearer.
Features:
- Layout Borders — dashed outlines on Columns, Column, Group, and Spacer blocks so you can see structure at a glance
- Block Color Coding — each block type gets a distinct border color (paragraph, heading, image, list, buttons)
- Grab Markers — a ⠿ handle at the top-left corner of each block for quick drag-and-drop reordering
- Backspace / Delete Protection — prevents accidental block deletion or column-merge when the cursor is at the start or end of a block (both keys protected)
All features are editor-only. Nothing is added to the frontend.
Each feature can be toggled independently under Settings > Shed Editor Assist. Border style (dashed / solid), width, and base color are also configurable.
Optional paid add-ons are available at https://wpshed.jp.