Opened 5 weeks ago
Last modified 5 weeks ago
#62956 new defect (bug)
Featured Image on Covers does not have controls to fix image
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| Milestone: | Awaiting Review | Priority: | normal |
| Severity: | normal | Version: | 6.7.2 |
| Component: | Editor | Keywords: | |
| Focuses: | ui, css, administration, template | Cc: |
Description
Description:
When editing a template (e.g., a single post template) in WordPress and adding a Cover block, the option to fix the background image (has_parallax) is available only when a static image is selected manually. However, if the Cover block is set to use the post’s Featured Image dynamically, the controls for fixing the image disappear entirely.
Steps to Reproduce:
Edit a template (e.g., a Single Post template) in the Site Editor.
Add a Cover block.
Set a manual image → Notice that the "Fixed Background" (has_parallax) option is available.
Switch the image source to "Use Featured Image" → The Fixed Background option disappears.
Workaround:
A temporary workaround is to:
Add a static image first.
Enable the "Fixed Background" option.
Then change the source to "Use Featured Image".
The background remains fixed but cannot be adjusted afterward.
Expected Behavior:
The Fixed Background option should be available and functional when using a Featured Image as well.
Users should be able to toggle this setting regardless of whether the image is static or dynamic.
Suggestion:
Adding the Fixed Background (has_parallax) control when the Cover block uses a Featured Image would improve consistency and usability.
Since the block behaviours and controls are managed in the Gutenberg repository, I think you should create a new issue here: https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues