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@Vrishabhsk Vrishabhsk commented Dec 30, 2025

What?

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Why?

How?

  • Register a new shortcut to copy all blocks within a post.
  • New shortcut : shift + option + ⌘ + C.

Testing Instructions

  1. Create a post and add dummy content. Use combination of normal blocks and some blocks with innerblocks like Gallery.
  2. To check for the shortcut, use this shortcut : ^ + option + h. Search for Copy all blocks under Global section.
  3. Use shift + option + ⌘ + C.
  4. Create another post and paste.
  5. The content should be similar.

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registerShortcut( {
name: 'core/editor/copy-all',
category: 'global',
description: __( 'Copy all content.' ),
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Can we align this with the current text in the menu? So “Copy all blocks.” would be my string of choice.

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Thanks @MatzeKitt, i have implemented your change req :

  • Changed the shortcut text to : Copy all blocks.
  • Changed the snackbar text to : All blocks copied.

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