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The category set in Default Post Category is not selected in the display when posting a new post.

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#32,651 opened on Jun 14, 2021

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General InterfaceGood First Issue[Type] Enhancement

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Description

Description

The category set in Default Post Category is not selected in the display when posting a new post.

Step-by-step reproduction instructions

  1. Go to Writing Settings in Settings
  2. Select any category in Default Post Category
  3. Add New Post

Expected behaviour

The category you checked in Default Post Category is checked when you submit a new post.

Actual behaviour

The category set in Default Post Category is not selected in the display when posting a new post. Once you draft, save, etc., it will be checked.

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WordPress information

  • WordPress version: 5.7.2
  • Gutenberg version: Not installed
  • Are all plugins except Gutenberg deactivated? Yes
  • Are you using a default theme (e.g. Twenty Twenty-One)? Yes

Device information

  • Device: Desktop
  • Operating system: Mac OS X 11.4
  • Browser: Chrome 91.0.4472.77

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the editor initialization code to find where default post categories are applied and why they aren't selected on new post creation.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75