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SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block v7.3.1
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1 1 === SimpleTOC - Table of Contents Block ===
2 2 Contributors: MarcDK
3 -Tags: Gutenberg, block, TOC, Table of Contents, AMP
4 -Requires at least: 5.9
5 -Donate link: https://marc.tv/out/donate
6 -Tested up to: 6.0
7 -Stable tag: 5.0.32
8 -Requires PHP: 7.0
3 +Tags: TOC, Table of Contents, Block, Accessibility, Table
4 +Requires at least: 6.2
5 +Tested up to: 7.1
6 +Stable tag: 7.3.1
7 +Requires PHP: 7.3
9 8 License: GPLv2 or later
10 9 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
10 +Donate link: https://marc.tv/out/donate
11 11
12 -SEO-friendly Table of Contents Gutenberg block. No JavaScript and no CSS means faster loading.
12 +SEO-friendly Table of Contents Gutenberg block. No JavaScript or CSS by default.
13 13
14 14 == Description ==
15 15
16 16 Add a Table of Contents block to your posts and pages. The TOC is a nested list of links to all heading found in the post or page. To use it, simply add a block and search for "SimpleTOC" or just "TOC".
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16 16 Add a Table of Contents block to your posts and pages. The TOC is a nested list of links to all heading found in the post or page. To use it, simply add a block and search for "SimpleTOC" or just "TOC".
17 17
18 18 The maximum depth of the toc can be configured in in the blocks' sidebar among many other options. There can hide the headline "Table of Contents" and add your own by using a normal heading block.
19 19
20 -SimpleTOC is open-source and developed on [GitHub Pages](https://github.com/mtoensing/SimpleTOC). If you find a bug or have an idea for a feature please feel free to contribute and create a pull request.
20 +[Spin up](https://demo.tastewp.com/simpletoc) a new WordPress instance with the SimpleTOC plugin already installed.
21 21
22 += User Feedback =
23 +
24 +> "It is lightweight, stable, and fully compatible with WordPress Full Site Editing. A reliable solution that integrates seamlessly and performs exactly as expected."
25 +— [@js100 on wordpress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-job-1889/)
26 +
27 +> "Does the job perfectly, and adds no bloat."
28 +— [@clicknathan on wordpress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/does-the-job-perfectly-and-adds-no-bloat/)
29 +
30 +> "Simple yet powerful. Great plugin that does exactly what you need."
31 +— [@mixey on wordpress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-yet-powerful-106/)
32 +
33 += Accessibility =
34 +
35 +This plugin is designed & developed for WCAG 2.2 level AA conformance. The plugin is tested with assistive technology and intended to be accessible, however some third party plugins or themes may affect the individual accessibility on a given website. If you find an accessibility issue, please [let us know](https://github.com/mtoensing/simpletoc/issues) and we'll try to address it promptly.
36 +Hidden TOCs use native `<details>` and `<summary>` semantics without extra ARIA references that require custom IDs.
37 +
22 38 = Features =
23 39
40 +* Designed for Gutenberg.
24 41 * Zero configuration: Add the SimpleTOC block to your post and that's it.
25 42 * Minimal and valid HTML output.
26 -* No JavaScript or CSS added.
27 -* Designed for Gutenberg.
28 -* Style SimpleTOC with Gutenberg's native group styling options.
43 +* Utilizes the browser's built-in details tag for a collapsible interface.
44 +* No JavaScript or CSS by default. Optional features such as the accordion menu, smooth scrolling, or box style add minimal assets only when enabled.
45 +* Optional Box style in Gutenberg's Styles tab with a default gray background.
46 +* Native text, link, background, spacing, and typography controls.
47 +* Global block styling through theme.json.
29 48 * Inherits the style of your theme.
49 +* Smooth scrolling effect using CSS.
50 +* Accessibility built-in by following web standards.
51 +* Standard Gutenberg block wrapper with navigation role and ARIA label attributes.
30 52 * Translated in [multiple languages](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simpletoc/). Including German, Japanese, Chinese (Taiwan), Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Spanish and Latvia.
53 +* Ideal for creating a Frequently Asked Questions section on your website.
31 54
32 55 = Customization =
33 56
34 -* Add background and text color with Gutenberg groups.
57 +* Administrators can utilize global settings to supersede the individual block settings.
58 +* Set text, link, and background colors in Gutenberg's Styles tab.
35 59 * Native block support for wide and full width.
60 +* Set vertical margins and padding with native spacing controls.
36 61 * Control the maximum depth of the headings.
37 -* Choose between an ordered and unordered HTML list.
38 -* Toggle list indent.
62 +* Choose between an ordered, bullet HTML list. Or indent the list.
63 +* Select the Box style directly in Gutenberg's Styles tab.
64 +* Select a heading level or turn it into a paragraph.
39 65 * Disable the h2 heading of the TOC block and add your own.
40 66
41 67 = Compatibility =
42 68
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42 68
43 69 * GeneratePress and Rank Math support.
44 70 * Works with popular AMP plugins.
45 71
46 -== Changelog ==
72 += How to contribute =
47 73
48 -= 5.0.32 =
49 -* Feature: Moved list controls to toolbar and rearranged settings to fit block order.
50 -* Feature: Filter for developers to wrap toc with a div tag. Thank you rafaucau!
74 +SimpleTOC is open-source and developed on [GitHub Pages](https://github.com/mtoensing/SimpleTOC). If you find a bug or have an idea for a feature please feel free to contribute and create a pull request.
51 75
52 -= 5.0.31 =
53 -* Feature: Filter for developers to exclude specific blocks. See faq for details. Thanks rafaucau!
54 -* Feature: Easier development with @wordpress/env to start a dev environment. Thanks rafaucau!
76 +== Changelog ==
77 += 7.3.1 =
78 +* Fixed: Heading anchors for non-Latin scripts (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Cyrillic, etc.) were double URL-encoded, breaking externally shared or hand-written fragment links. Props to the reporter of issue #89.
55 79
56 -= 5.0.28 =
57 -* Feature: Change the TOC headline in the block options. Thank you Philipp Stracker!
80 += 7.3.0 =
81 +* Changed: Box is now a native Gutenberg block style in the Styles tab.
82 +* Added: Native text, link, background color, margin, and padding controls.
83 +* Added: theme.json styling support for colors, spacing, and typography.
84 +* Added: WordPress 7.1 support and automated compatibility tests.
85 +* Changed: Existing box-style blocks and the global Force box style setting remain compatible.
86 +* Thanks: Lovro Hrust (@lovor) for the theme.json and block styling feedback.
58 87
59 -= 5.0.17 =
60 -* Feature: Support for custom Anchor IDs in headings. Thank you Matthias Altmann!
61 -
62 88 == Installation ==
63 89
64 90 SimpleTOC can be found and installed via the Plugin menu within WordPress administration (Plugins -> Add New). Alternatively, it can be downloaded from WordPress.org and installed manually...
65 91
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66 92 In Gutenberg, add a block and search for "SimpleTOC" or just "TOC". Please save your content before you use the block.
67 93
68 94 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
69 95
70 -= How do I add a background color to SimpleTOC using Gutenberg groups? =
96 += Configuring Global Settings in SimpleTOC =
71 97
72 -Select the block and select "group" in the context menu. Apply "background color", "link color" and "text color" to this group. SimpleTOC will inherit these styles. You would like to use this styled SimpleTOC group next time you write a post? Convert it to a reusable block.
98 +SimpleTOC allows you to configure global settings for your WordPress website. These settings can be enforced globally, overriding any block-level configurations that may exist. To access these settings, navigate to the SimpleTOC section of the WordPress Settings.
73 99
100 += How do I add colors or the Box style to SimpleTOC? =
101 +
102 +Select the SimpleTOC block and open Gutenberg's Styles tab. Choose the Box style or use the native color controls to set text, link, and background colors. Native spacing controls are available for vertical margins and padding.
103 +
74 104 = How to exclude a single heading from the TOC? =
75 105
76 -If you really want to hide a single heading from the table of contents, then add the CSS class "simpletoc-hidden" to a heading block. But first, think about the reason you would like to hide a specific heading. Maybe you would like to remove all headings of a specific depth level. Then there is an option for that in the blocks options in Gutenberg. If you think this heading should not be part of the toc perhaps it is not needed in the post itself?
106 +If you really want to hide a single heading from the table of contents, then add the CSS class "simpletoc-hidden" to a heading block. You can find this field in the same place as the HTML anchor field: In the Block > Advanced sidebar. But first, think about the reason you would like to hide a specific heading. Maybe you would like to remove all headings of a specific depth level. Then there is an option for that in the blocks options in Gutenberg. If you think this heading should not be part of the toc perhaps it is not needed in the post itself?
77 107
78 -= How to add a div tag wrapper to the TOC? =
108 += I would like to save my SimpleTOC settings as default. Is that possible? =
79 109
80 -If you add a custom class to the SimpleTOC block in "Advanced" and then "Additional CSS Class(es)" a div with that class will be wrapped around the HTML output. You can force this with a filter, too.
110 +You can convert your configured SimpleTOC block into a reusable block in Gutenberg. It will keep its settings. This way, you can use your desired settings for each new post by adding the reusable block.
81 111
82 -Example:
112 += How can I style SimpleTOC through theme.json? =
83 113
84 - add_filter( 'simpletoc_wrapper_enabled', '__return_true' );
114 +Add styles for the `simpletoc/toc` block to your theme.json. SimpleTOC uses the standard Gutenberg block wrapper and supports native colors, vertical margins, padding, font size, and line height settings.
85 115
116 +The following example sets default colors, spacing, and typography for every SimpleTOC block:
117 +
118 + {
119 + "$schema": "https://schemas.wp.org/trunk/theme.json",
120 + "version": 3,
121 + "styles": {
122 + "blocks": {
123 + "simpletoc/toc": {
124 + "color": {
125 + "background": "#f5f5f5",
126 + "text": "#1e1e1e"
127 + },
128 + "elements": {
129 + "link": {
130 + "color": {
131 + "text": "#0057b8"
132 + }
133 + }
134 + },
135 + "spacing": {
136 + "margin": {
137 + "top": "1.5rem",
138 + "bottom": "1.5rem"
139 + },
140 + "padding": {
141 + "top": "1rem",
142 + "right": "1rem",
143 + "bottom": "1rem",
144 + "left": "1rem"
145 + }
146 + },
147 + "typography": {
148 + "fontSize": "1rem",
149 + "lineHeight": "1.6"
150 + }
151 + }
152 + }
153 + }
154 + }
155 +
156 +Replace the example values with your theme's values or preset variables. Selecting the Box style adds the standard `is-style-boxed` class.
157 +
86 158 = How to allow developers to exclude specific headings programmatically? =
87 159
88 160 Use the 'simpletoc_excluded_blocks' filter. For example, this code will exclude heading blocks that are inside a column block.
89 161
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94 166
95 167 return $blocks;
96 168 } );
97 169
170 +
171 += How do I change the color of the accordion menu? =
172 +
173 +The heavy plus character I used can not be colored with css without hacks. But you can change the icon to something else and change the color of the new icon.
174 +
175 + .simpletoc-collapsible::after {
176 + content: "✖";
177 + color: #e94c89;
178 + }
179 +
98 180 = How do I add SimpleTOC to all articles automatically? =
99 181
100 -I don’t see an easy solution at the moment. SimpleTOC is only a block that can be placed in your post. If there was a plugin that adds blocks to every post, then this would be the solution. I think this should be another separate plug-in to keep the code of SimpleTOC clean and … well, simple. Maybe someone knows of a plug-in that adds blocks automatically to all posts with some parameters and settings? What about site editing on WordPress? I think the core team is working on something like that. I will keep this post open. If I have gained more knowledge how to solve this, I will add this feature.
182 +I don’t see an easy solution at the moment. SimpleTOC is only a block that can be placed in your post. If there was a plugin that adds blocks to every post, then this would be the solution. I think this should be another separate plug-in to keep the code of SimpleTOC clean and … well, simple.
101 183
102 184 == Screenshots ==
103 185 1. SimpleTOC block in Gutenberg editor.
104 186 2. SimpleTOC in the post.
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103 185 1. SimpleTOC block in Gutenberg editor.
104 186 2. SimpleTOC in the post.
105 187 3. Simple but powerful. Customize each TOC as you like.
106 188 4. Control the maximum depth of the headings.
107 -5. Style SimpleTOC with Gutenbergs native group styling options.
189 +5. SimpleTOC styled with Gutenbergs native group styles.
108 190 6. SimpleTOC Advanced Features
191 +7. Gutenberg Heading block: Set a custom anchor
192 +8. SimpleTOC hidden in the accordion menu.
193 +9. SimpleTOC global settings.
109 194
110 195 == Credits ==
111 196
112 -This plugin is forked from [pdewouters](https://github.com/pdewouters/gutentoc) and uses code from [Easy-Table-of-Contents](https://github.com/shazahm1/Easy-Table-of-Contents)
113 -
114 197 Many thanks to [Tom J Nowell](https://tomjn.com) and and Sally CJ who both helped me a lot with my questions over at wordpress.stackexchange.com
115 198
116 -Thanks to Quintus Valerius Soranus for inventing the Table of Contents around 100 BC.
199 +And many more thanks to all the [developers on GitHub](https://github.com/mtoensing/simpletoc/graphs/contributors) who helped me making SimpleTOC what it is today!
117 200
201 +Thanks to Quintus Valerius Soranus for inventing the Table of Contents around 100 BC.