Bold Characters Issue in Blog Articles

Dear Kirki Customizer Framework Support Team,

I am reaching out to report an issue I’ve encountered with the Kirki Customizer Framework plugin on my WordPress site. Recently, I noticed that the text in my blog articles turned to bold characters unexpectedly, which was not the intended styling. This issue significantly affects the readability and aesthetic of my content.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Observed that blog articles’ text turned to bold characters.
2. Proceeded to troubleshoot by disabling and enabling various plugins to isolate the issue.
3. Identified that the issue resolves when the Kirki Customizer Framework is disabled, and reappears upon re-enabling it.

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

• Cleared website and browser cache.
• Checked for theme and plugin conflicts by systematically disabling other plugins.
• Reviewed recent changes to the website that might have coincided with the issue (e.g., updates to WordPress, themes, or other plugins).

Request: I had to temporarily disable the Kirki Customizer Framework plugin to prevent the issue of the bold character from impacting my site’s presentation. However, as I rely on the functionality it provides, I am seeking your assistance to identify a workaround or solution that will allow me to use Kirki without this styling issue.

Could you please advise on the following:

1. Any known conflicts between Kirki and recent WordPress updates or common plugins that might cause this issue?
2. Suggestions for resolving the bold characters issue while keeping Kirki enabled.
3. Any additional steps I should take to diagnose or fix the problem on my end.

Environment:

• WordPress version: WordPress 6.4
• Kirki Customizer Framework version: 5.1.0
• Active theme: Mediumish

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your guidance on resolving this issue. Please let me know if you require any further information or access to diagnose and address the problem.

Thank you for your support.