require_once __DIR__ . '/admin.php';

$title = _x( 'About', 'page title' );

list( $display_version ) = explode( '-', wp_get_wp_version() );

$display_major_version = '6.9';

$release_notes_url = sprintf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-%s/' ),

sanitize_title( $display_major_version )

);

$field_guide_url = sprintf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'https://make.wordpress.org/core/wordpress-%s-field-guide/' ),

sanitize_title( $display_major_version )

);

$release_page_url = sprintf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'https://wordpress.org/download/releases/%s/' ),

sanitize_title( $display_major_version )

);

require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/admin-header.php';

<div class="wrap about__container">

<div class="about__header">

<div class="about__header-title">

<h1>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: Version number. */

__( 'WordPress %s' ),

$display_version

);

?>

</h1>

</div>

</div>

<nav class="about__header-navigation nav-tab-wrapper wp-clearfix" aria-label="<?php esc_attr_e( 'Secondary menu' ); ?>">

<a href="about.php" class="nav-tab nav-tab-active" aria-current="page"><?php _e( 'What&#8217;s New' ); ?></a>

<a href="credits.php" class="nav-tab"><?php _e( 'Credits' ); ?></a>

<a href="freedoms.php" class="nav-tab"><?php _e( 'Freedoms' ); ?></a>

<a href="privacy.php" class="nav-tab"><?php _e( 'Privacy' ); ?></a>

<a href="contribute.php" class="nav-tab"><?php _e( 'Get Involved' ); ?></a>

</nav>

<div class="about__section">

<div class="column">

<h2><?php _e( 'Welcome to WordPress 6.9' ); ?></h2>

<p class="is-subheading"><?php _e( 'WordPress 6.9 introduces a more intuitive way to create content, together. Every detail is designed to fit your creative flow, from Notes that let you collaborate directly in the editor to a powerful Command Palette that helps you reach every part of your site.' ); ?></p>

</div>

</div>

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<h3><?php _ex( 'Notes', 'about page section title' ); ?></h3>

<p>

<strong><?php _e( 'Leave feedback right where you’re working.' ); ?></strong><br />

<?php _e( 'With notes attached directly to blocks, your team can stay aligned, track changes, and turn feedback into action all in one place. Whether you&#8217;re working on copy or refining design, collaboration happens seamlessly on the canvas itself.' ); ?>

</p>

</div>

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<div class="about__image">

<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/6.9/01-notes.webp" alt="" height="436" width="436" />

</div>

</div>

</div>

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<div class="about__image">

<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/6.9/02-visual-drag-drop.webp" alt="" height="436" width="436" />

</div>

</div>

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<h3><?php _e( 'Visual drag and drop' ); ?></h3>

<p>

<strong><?php _e( 'Design flows naturally.' ); ?></strong><br />

<?php _e( 'Building layouts is now more intuitive and flexible with clear drag handles and a live preview that shows exactly what you&#8217;re moving—a faster way to build pages.' ); ?>

</p>

</div>

</div>

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<h3><?php _e( 'Command Palette, everywhere' ); ?></h3>

<p>

<strong><?php _e( 'Your tools are always at hand.' ); ?></strong><br />

<?php _e( 'Access the Command Palette from any part of your site, whether you&#8217;re writing your latest post, deep in design in the Site Editor, or browsing your plugins. Everything you need, just a few keystrokes away.' ); ?>

</p>

</div>

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<div class="about__image">

<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/6.9/03-command-palette-everywhere.webp" alt="" height="436" width="436" />

</div>

</div>

</div>

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<div class="about__image">

<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/6.9/04-fit-text.webp" alt="" height="436" width="436" />

</div>

</div>

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center">

<h3><?php _e( 'Fit text to container' ); ?></h3>

<p>

<strong><?php _e( 'Content that adapts.' ); ?></strong><br />

<?php _e( 'A new typography option for text-based blocks, starting with the Paragraph and Heading blocks, that automatically adjusts font size to fill its container perfectly. Ideal for banners, callouts, and standout moments in your design. No manual tweaks, just an instant clean design.' ); ?>

</p>

</div>

</div>

<hr class="is-invisible is-large" />

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column">

<div class="about__image">

<svg width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false">

<path fill="#1e1e1e" d="M32.455 17.72a1.592 1.592 0 0 1 .599 2.195l-7.637 12.99a1.653 1.653 0 0 1-2.235.589 1.592 1.592 0 0 1-.599-2.195l7.637-12.99a1.653 1.653 0 0 1 2.235-.589ZM13.774 23.21a1.653 1.653 0 0 0-2.236.589 1.592 1.592 0 0 0 .6 2.195l.944.536c.783.444 1.783.18 2.235-.588a1.592 1.592 0 0 0-.599-2.196l-.944-.535ZM16.432 17.72a1.653 1.653 0 0 1 2.236.588l.545.928a1.592 1.592 0 0 1-.599 2.196 1.653 1.653 0 0 1-2.235-.588l-.546-.928a1.592 1.592 0 0 1 .6-2.196ZM25.637 16.5c0-.888-.733-1.607-1.637-1.607s-1.636.72-1.636 1.607v1.071c0 .888.732 1.608 1.636 1.608.904 0 1.637-.72 1.637-1.608V16.5Z"/>

<path fill="#1e1e1e" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4.91 27.75C4.91 17.395 13.455 9 24 9s19.091 8.395 19.091 18.75c0 3.909-1.22 7.542-3.305 10.548l-.488.702H8.702l-.488-.702A18.438 18.438 0 0 1 4.91 27.75ZM24 12.214c-8.736 0-15.818 6.956-15.818 15.536 0 2.943.832 5.692 2.277 8.036h27.082a15.25 15.25 0 0 0 2.277-8.036c0-8.58-7.082-15.536-15.818-15.536Z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>

</svg>

</div>

<h3><?php _e( 'Performance updates' ); ?></h3>

<p><?php _e( 'WordPress 6.9 includes a broad set of performance enhancements. A better <abbr>LCP</abbr> (Largest Contentful Paint) metric is achieved through improved loading of conditional and inlined stylesheets, script loading with fetchpriority support, and additional core optimizations. Editor advances include fixes for layout shifts caused by the Video block and faster loading of the terms selector.' ); ?></p>

</div>

<div class="column">

<div class="about__image">

<svg width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false">

<path fill="#1e1e1e" d="M24 13.84c-.752 0-1.397-.287-1.936-.86a2.902 2.902 0 0 1-.809-2.06c0-.8.27-1.487.809-2.06S23.248 8 24 8c.753 0 1.398.287 1.937.86.54.573.809 1.26.809 2.06s-.27 1.487-.809 2.06-1.184.86-1.937.86ZM19.976 40V18.68a69.562 69.562 0 0 1-4.945-.56 45.877 45.877 0 0 1-4.57-.92l.565-2.4a46.79 46.79 0 0 0 6.356 1.14c2.106.227 4.312.34 6.618.34 2.307 0 4.513-.113 6.62-.34a46.786 46.786 0 0 0 6.355-1.14l.564 2.4c-1.454.373-2.977.68-4.57.92a69.55 69.55 0 0 1-4.945.56V40h-2.256V29.6h-3.535V40h-2.257Z"/>

</svg>

</div>

<h3><?php _e( 'Accessibility improvements' ); ?></h3>

<p><?php _e( '70+ accessibility fixes and enhancements focus on central areas of the WordPress experience. From globally hiding CSS-generated content from assistive technology and improvements to screen reader announcements and user experience, to fixing cursor position and keeping typing focus when clicking on an autocomplete suggestion item.' ); ?></p>

</div>

</div>

<hr class="is-invisible is-large" style="margin-bottom:calc(2 * var(--gap));" />

<div class="about__section has-2-columns is-wider-left is-feature" style="background-color:var(--background);border-radius:var(--border-radius);">

<h3 class="is-section-header"><?php _e( 'And much more' ); ?></h3>

<div class="column">

<p>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: Version number. */

__( 'For a comprehensive overview of all the new features and enhancements in WordPress %s, please visit the feature-showcase website.' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</p>

</div>

<div class="column aligncenter">

<div class="about__image">

<a href="<?php echo esc_url( $release_page_url ); ?>" class="button button-primary button-hero"><?php _e( 'See everything new' ); ?></a>

</div>

</div>

</div>

<hr class="is-large" style="margin-top:calc(2 * var(--gap));" />

<div class="about__section has-3-columns">

<div class="column about__image is-vertically-aligned-top">

<img src="<?php echo esc_url( admin_url( 'images/about-release-badge.svg?ver=6.9' ) ); ?>" alt="" height="280" width="280" />

</div>

<div class="column is-vertically-aligned-center" style="grid-column-end:span 2">

<h3>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: Version number. */

__( 'Learn more about WordPress %s' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</h3>

<p>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: 1: Learn WordPress link, 2: Workshops link. */

__( '<a href="%1$s">Learn WordPress</a> is a free resource for new and experienced WordPress users. Learn is stocked with how-to videos on using various features in WordPress, <a href="%2$s">interactive workshops</a> for exploring topics in-depth, and lesson plans for diving deep into specific areas of WordPress.' ),

'https://learn.wordpress.org/',

'https://learn.wordpress.org/online-workshops/'

);

?>

</p>

</div>

</div>

<div class="about__section has-2-columns">

<div class="column">

<div class="about__image">

<svg width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false">

<path fill="#1e1e1e" d="M32 15.5H16v3h16v-3ZM16 22h16v3H16v-3ZM28 28.5H16v3h12v-3Z"/>

<path fill="#1e1e1e" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M34 8H14a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v24a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h20a4 4 0 0 0 4-4V12a4 4 0 0 0-4-4Zm-20 3h20a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v24a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H14a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V12a1 1 0 0 1 1-1Z" clip-rule="evenodd"/>

</svg>

</div>

<h4 style="margin-top: calc(var(--gap) / 2); margin-bottom: calc(var(--gap) / 2);">

<a href="<?php echo esc_url( $release_notes_url ); ?>">

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'WordPress %s Release Notes' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</a>

</h4>

<p>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'Read the WordPress %s Release Notes for information on installation, enhancements, fixed issues, release contributors, learning resources, and the list of file changes.' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</p>

</div>

<div class="column">

<div class="about__image">

<svg width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false">

<path fill="#1e1e1e" stroke="#fff" stroke-width=".5" d="M26.5 24.25h13.75v11.5h-14v8h-3.5v-8H12.604L8.09 31.237a1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0-2.474l4.513-4.513H22.75v-4.5h-14V8.25h14v-4h3.5v4h10.146l4.513 4.513a1.75 1.75 0 0 1 0 2.474l-4.513 4.513H26.25v4.5h.25ZM12.25 16v.25h22.704l.073-.073 1.293-1.293a1.25 1.25 0 0 0 0-1.768l-1.293-1.293-.073-.073H12.25V16Zm1.723 16.177.073.073H36.75v-4.5H14.046l-.073.073-1.293 1.293a1.25 1.25 0 0 0 0 1.768l1.293 1.293Z"/>

</svg>

</div>

<h4 style="margin-top: calc(var(--gap) / 2); margin-bottom: calc(var(--gap) / 2);">

<a href="<?php echo esc_url( $field_guide_url ); ?>">

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'WordPress %s Field Guide' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</a>

</h4>

<p>

<?php

printf(

/* translators: %s: WordPress version number. */

__( 'Explore the WordPress %s Field Guide. Learn about the changes in this release with detailed developer notes to help you build with WordPress.' ),

$display_major_version

);

?>

</p>

</div>

</div>

<hr class="is-large" />

<div class="return-to-dashboard">

<?php

if ( isset( $_GET['updated'] ) && current_user_can( 'update_core' ) ) {

printf(

'<a href="%1$s">%2$s</a> | ',

esc_url( self_admin_url( 'update-core.php' ) ),

is_multisite() ? __( 'Go to Updates' ) : __( 'Go to Dashboard &rarr; Updates' )

);

}

printf(

'<a href="%1$s">%2$s</a>',

esc_url( self_admin_url() ),

is_blog_admin() ? __( 'Go to Dashboard &rarr; Home' ) : __( 'Go to Dashboard' )

);

?>

</div>

</div>

<?php require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/admin-footer.php'; ?>

return;

__( 'Maintenance Release' );

__( 'Maintenance Releases' );

__( 'Security Release' );

__( 'Security Releases' );

__( 'Maintenance and Security Release' );

__( 'Maintenance and Security Releases' );

__( '<strong>Version %s</strong> addressed one security issue.' );

__( '<strong>Version %s</strong> addressed some security issues.' );

_n_noop(

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed %2$s bug.',

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed %2$s bugs.'

);

_n_noop(

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed a security issue and fixed %2$s bug.',

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed a security issue and fixed %2$s bugs.'

);

_n_noop(

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed some security issues and fixed %2$s bug.',

'<strong>Version %1$s</strong> addressed some security issues and fixed %2$s bugs.'

);

__( 'For more information, see <a href="%s">the release notes</a>.' );

__( 'Important! Your version of WordPress (%1$s) is no longer supported, you will not receive any security updates for your website. To keep your site secure, please <a href="%2$s">update to the latest version of WordPress</a>.' );

__( 'Important! Your version of WordPress (%1$s) will stop receiving security updates in the near future. To keep your site secure, please <a href="%2$s">update to the latest version of WordPress</a>.' );

__( 'This is the final release of WordPress %s' );

__( 'https://wordpress.org/download/' );