{"id":3127,"date":"2021-06-08T05:45:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T05:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.creativegigs.net\/docs\/docy-wordpress-theme\/documentation\/how-to-create-changelogs\/"},"modified":"2021-06-08T05:45:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T05:45:56","slug":"how-to-create-changelogs","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/arolax.crowdytheme-demo.com\/documentation\/docs\/docy-wordpress-theme\/tips\/how-to-create-changelogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create Changelogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Changelog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A changelog is a clear record of important changes made to a project or product. It usually includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bug fixes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements to existing features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added or removed content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of listing every tiny edit, today\u2019s best practice is to include only meaningful changes in a clean, chronological order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Changelogs in Docy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Docy has fully transitioned to the Gutenberg-based <strong>Changeloger<\/strong> feature. This is now the <strong>only<\/strong> supported method for adding changelogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Install the Changeloger Plugin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to: <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>\u201cChangeloger\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install and activate the plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e814a15a7e5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e814a15a7e5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/arolax.crowdytheme-demo.com\/documentation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/changelog-install.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17379\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Add the Changeloger Block<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the page you want to display your changelog on (using the Gutenberg editor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add Block (+)<\/strong> and search for <strong>\u201cChangeloger\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert the block.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e814a15adcc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e814a15adcc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/arolax.crowdytheme-demo.com\/documentation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/changeloger-block.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17381\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Choose Your Input Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The block offers three ways to add your changelog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upload .txt File<\/strong> \u2013 import changelog content directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plain Text<\/strong> \u2013 type or paste your changelog manually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Load Sample Data<\/strong> \u2013 generate a starter template<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be presented with three input options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e814a15b7cf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e814a15b7cf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/arolax.crowdytheme-demo.com\/documentation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/changeloger-data.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17382\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the necessary details, save or update the page, and your changelog will appear instantly\u2014powered by the modern Gutenberg system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">This new method provides a simpler, faster, and more reliable workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">The old <strong>Changelogs<\/strong> custom post type has been permanently removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">The <strong>Changeloger block<\/strong> is now the <em>only<\/em> supported way to create changelogs in Docy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A changelog tracks key changes to your project, like new features and bug fixes. 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