=== Guest Author Meta Block ===
Contributors: ghost-ng
Tags: guest author, Gutenberg, block, meta, author block
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Stable tag: 0.77
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Short Description ==
Adds a "Guest Author(s)" meta box and a block to display guest author information in posts.

== Description ==
The Guest Author Meta Block plugin allows users to assign guest authors to posts using a meta box in the post editing screen. A corresponding Gutenberg block can be added to the post content to display the guest author dynamically on both the editor and front end. Users can style the block (font size, bold, italic, underline) and choose to hide the block if needed.

### Features:
- Adds a "Guest Author(s)" meta box to posts.
- Supports dynamic display of guest authors in the Gutenberg block.
- Options to adjust font size, bold, italic, and underline.
- Option to hide the block on the front end.
- Secure input processing with nonce verification and sanitization.

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/guest-author-meta-block` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to any post editing screen and find the "Guest Author(s)" meta box in the right sidebar.
4. Use the Gutenberg editor to add the "Guest Author(s)" block to your post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a guest author to my post? =
Once activated, go to any post's edit screen and locate the "Guest Author(s)" meta box in the right sidebar. Enter the guest author name(s) and save the post.

= Can I style the guest author display in the block? =
Yes, you can adjust the font size, bold, italic, and underline settings from the block's inspector controls.

== Screenshots ==
1. The guest author meta box in the post editor.
2. The guest author block settings in the Gutenberg editor.
3. Text format settings for the guest author block settings.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release: Adds guest author meta box and Gutenberg block for displaying guest authors.

== License ==
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You can read more about the license at [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).

== Attribution ==
guest.svg - Partially created by Widyatmoko and Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project
