=== Paragraph Block Converter ===
Contributors: gigadesignapp
Tags: block editor, gutenberg, blocks, patterns, converter
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Quickly convert paragraph, heading, list, and table blocks into other block types or apply pattern styles while preserving your content.

== Description ==

Paragraph Block Converter helps you convert blocks in the block editor (Gutenberg) in the following ways:

= Supported block types =

* **Paragraph** – convert to other block types (Heading, List, Quote, etc.) or apply a pattern style
* **Heading** – apply a pattern style while keeping the heading text
* **List** (ordered and unordered) – apply a pattern style while keeping all list items (including nested lists)
* **Table** – apply a pattern style while keeping all cell data
* **List Item** – automatically detects the parent list and operates on the whole list

= How it works =

* **Convert to other block types** (Paragraph only → Heading, List, Quote, Pullquote, Preformatted, Verse, Code)
* **Apply a pattern style** – picks up colors, background, font size, border, CSS class, and other visual attributes from a pattern while **preserving your original text / data**
* Available patterns: theme patterns and user patterns (synced patterns / `wp_block`)

You can convert from the sidebar panel and the toolbar popup. After converting, you can restore the previous block using **Undo conversion**.

== Installation ==

1. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin** and upload the ZIP file.
2. Click **Activate**.
3. Open a post or page in the block editor, select a paragraph / heading / list / table block, and convert it from the sidebar panel or the toolbar.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Which patterns are shown? =

Theme patterns (source = theme) and user patterns / synced patterns (`wp_block` post type) are listed. Core and third-party plugin patterns are excluded to keep the list focused.

= Can I undo a conversion? =

Yes. After converting, an **Undo conversion** button appears in both the toolbar and the sidebar panel.

= Does applying a pattern overwrite my text? =

No. When you apply a pattern, only the visual style (colors, font size, borders, CSS class, etc.) is transferred. Your original text, list items, or table data are preserved.

== Screenshots ==

1. Sidebar panel – convert to another block type or apply a pattern style.
2. Toolbar popup – quick access to patterns and block-type conversion.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release – supports paragraph, heading, list, and table blocks.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release.