Cannot create taxonomy term Views in block editor

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Problem: I would like to create a View of taxonomy terms, but I cannot select a taxonomy in Content Selection.

Solution: The Blocks Editor does not yet support Views of taxonomy terms or Views of Users. Instead, you must use the legacy editor to build these Views and place them in the Block Editor using the wpv-view shortcode.

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/programmer-reference/views/views-shortcodes/#wpv-view

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Last updated by chrisL-13 3 years, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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March 14, 2021 at 11:35 pm #1986183

chrisL-13

Can Toolset Blocks not display a view of a taxonomy? I create a view and my 'Content selection' list doesn't include any taxonomies. Why is that?

March 15, 2021 at 12:24 am #1986239

Christian Cox

Hello, that is correct - the Block Editor does not yet support Views of taxonomy terms or Views of Users. It is not possible to create those Views directly in the Block Editor, unfortunately. Our developers plan to include these features in an upcoming release of Blocks/Views. Until that update, you must use the legacy View editor to create Views of terms or Users. It is possible to use the Block Editor to design the loop template for a Taxonomy Term View or a Users View, but the View itself cannot be created directly in the Block Editor. If you want to display those Views in a Block Editor design, it is best to include them using the legacy wpv-view shortcode in a text or HTML block, since the View block will not allow you to place them.

To activate the legacy Views editor, go to Toolset > Settings > General tab. You'll find options for Editing experience here. Choose the option that enables both the Block Editor and legacy editor to have access to both systems in wp-admin. You'll also regain access to the Views menu in wp-admin > Toolset > Views.

March 15, 2021 at 4:23 pm #1987693

chrisL-13

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!