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01/23/2026 09:08:24 PM (4 months ago)
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  • Ticket #64548

    • Property Keywords has-patch added
    • Property Focuses accessibility added
    • Property Milestone changed from Awaiting Review to 7.0

  • Ticket #64548 – Description

    initial v2  
    1 This ticket covers the visual reskin of admin notices in wp-admin as part of the WordPress 7.0 admin visual refresh (#64308).
     1This ticket covers the visual reskin of admin notices in `wp-admin` as part of the WordPress 7.0 admin visual refresh (#64308).
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    3 = Why This Matters =
     3== Why This Matters ==
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    5 Notices are a key communication mechanism in wp-admin. They are often the first thing an editor sees after completing an action. A consistent notice system improves clarity, reduces visual noise, and supports accessibility through predictable structure and contrast.
     5Notices are a key communication mechanism in `wp-admin`. They are often the first thing an editor sees after completing an action. A consistent notice system improves clarity, reduces visual noise, and supports accessibility through predictable structure and contrast.
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    77Currently, notice styling varies across screens and has drifted from the patterns established in the block editor. This refresh brings notices into alignment with the WordPress Design System while preserving all existing markup and behavior.
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    9 = Proposed Scope =
     9== Proposed Scope ==
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    1111'''Notice types:'''
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    2121 * Links and buttons inside notices
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    23 = Key Principles =
     23== Key Principles ==
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    2525 * '''CSS-Only Changes''': No markup or JavaScript modifications
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    2828 * '''Accessibility''': Text contrast meets WCAG AA, dismiss button keyboard accessible with visible focus
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    30 = What This Is NOT =
     30== What This Is NOT ==
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    3232 * No new notice classes
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    3434 * No changes to notice behavior or dismissal logic
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    36 = Testing Approach =
     36== Testing Approach ==
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    3838Test notices where they occur naturally:
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    4545Verify in at least two color schemes (modern and light) and confirm dismiss button focus states are visible.
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    47 = Related Resources =
     47== Related Resources ==
    4848
    4949 * Parent ticket: #64308