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Rich Text Formats

Rich text enhancements for the WordPress block editor.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.1.6
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.6 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update9 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations50Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Rich Text Formats version 1.1.6 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

BlaBlaBlocks Formats lets you enhance your Gutenberg editor with interactive rich text formats like tooltips, markers, inline typography controls, and formatting utilities directly inside WordPress.

No coding needed. Just select your text, choose a format, and instantly make your content more engaging.

With BlaBlaBlocks Formats, you can add animated markers, interactive tooltips, inline typography styling, and quick formatting controls to improve readability and emphasize key information.

Key Features

  • Interactive text formats – Add InfoTips, markers, typography controls, and clear formatting directly from the block toolbar.
  • Live customization – Change color, animation, and behavior in real time.
  • Lightweight & optimized – Assets load only when formats are used.
  • Native Gutenberg integration – Seamlessly fits the WordPress Block Editor.

Why Choose BlaBlaBlocks Formats?

Because plain text doesn’t always tell the full story!

Highlight key phrases, provide helpful InfoTips, adjust inline typography, or quickly remove formatting, all within the familiar block editor UI.

  • No shortcodes or custom HTML needed.
  • 100% visual control inside the editor.
  • Works with all themes and blocks.

How It Works

  • Select any text in the Gutenberg editor.
  • Choose a format such as Marker, InfoTip, Typography, or Clear formatting.
  • Adjust style and behavior using the sidebar options.
  • See the preview instantly.

Formats are rendered on both editor and frontend views with minimal code overhead.

Use Cases

  • Add InfoTips to glossary terms or product details.
  • Highlight important phrases in tutorials or documentation.
  • Apply inline typography styles to emphasize selected text.
  • Clear unwanted formatting from copied or edited content.

Available Formats

1. Marker

Underline or highlight text segments with customizable color and animation.

2. InfoTip

Attach informative tooltips to any text selection perfect for definitions, links, or extra context.

3. Typography

Apply inline typography styles such as font family, font size, appearance, letter spacing, and letter case.

4. Clear formatting

Remove applied inline formatting from selected text with a single toolbar action.

Customization Options

  • Marker color & animation style
  • Tooltip position, size, and behavior
  • Typography presets and inline text styling
  • Backend-only or frontend-visible options
  • Per-format settings saved automatically

Performance & Optimization

  • BlaBlaBlocks Formats loads assets only when necessary, reducing frontend bloat.
  • No React, Redux, or large JS libraries
  • Powered by the web component, not loaded on the public site unless formats are active.

Open Source and Free

The BlaBlaBlocks Formats is open source. Not only is it free to use, but you are also welcome to collaborate and contribute to its development.

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Source Code:

com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats

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Report Issues:

com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats/issues

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Documentation:

com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats/wiki

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • rich text format
  • text effects
  • gutenberg
  • highlight
  • tooltip
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.6 · PHP 7.4
Update activity9 Sept 20261mo ago

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Recent tracked changes

WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1
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