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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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#32651 opened on Jun 14, 2021

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General InterfaceGood First Issue[Type] Enhancement

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

Tech stack
javascriptreact
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.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
WordPress adminbasic React knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
The issue is that the default post category is not pre selected in the category metabox when creating a new post. The fix likely involves ensuring that the 'new post' form reads the default category setting from the WordPress options and applies it to the category checkboxes. Look into the component responsible for rendering the category metabox, possibly in the editor package (e.g., packages/editor/src/components/post taxonomies/). The setting is stored in the 'default category' option. Ensure that the initial state of the category checkboxes reflects this default.