Classic Paragraph blocks and editor switching
The Classic Paragraph block keeps TinyMCE editing available alongside standard blocks.
Use it instead of or together with the standard Paragraph block, set it or the Classic block as the default, and convert between classic paragraphs and most default blocks. The plugin can also replace the block editor with the classic editor and is compatible with Classic Editor, giving sites a choice of editing workflow.
Toolbar controls and TinyMCE editing tools
Toolbar customization covers the Classic Paragraph and Classic blocks, as well as the classic editor when enabled.
- Toolbar layout: Add, remove, and arrange buttons across up to four rows.
- Managed tools: The plugin automatically enables or disables its 15 TinyMCE plugins according to the buttons selected.
- Editing options: Configure font family and size, text and background colors, tables, lists, search and replace, and formatting controls. This suits teams that want a tailored toolbar without manually managing each TinyMCE component.
Table, theme-style, and editor settings
Table and style settings give editors control over content appearance and plugin configuration.
- Tables: Create and edit tables, with advanced controls for tables, rows, and columns. Disabling inline table styles can affect resizing in the editor; width and height can still be entered through the advanced dialogs when enabled.
- Theme styles: Import CSS classes from the theme’s
editor-style.css, or provide a custom file when the theme does not offer those styles.
- Text mode: Keep paragraph tags when editing in text mode, which can help preserve intended markup.
- Settings files: Export and import plugin settings to reuse or transfer a configuration.
Privacy and troubleshooting guidance
The plugin states that it collects and stores no user data, sets no cookies, and makes no third-party connections.
- TinyMCE loading errors: Check whether the relevant file opens directly in a browser; server security rules, caching, or permissions may be involved.
- Table appearance: Review the advanced table settings, since disabling inline styles can change how tables appear and behave in the editor.
- Missing imported styles: Check whether the theme has an
editor-style.css file, or configure a custom one.
- Changes not appearing: Save a toolbar change, clear the browser cache, and reload the editor; cached files may delay visible updates. These checks offer a practical first troubleshooting path before seeking hosting support.
A focused bridge for sites that still need TinyMCE
Advanced Editor Tools is best suited to sites that want familiar classic editing without giving up the block editor.
Its scope is deliberately focused on TinyMCE controls, tables, and editor styling rather than a broader publishing workflow. The support snapshot is limited: three threads are listed, with 33% resolved, so sites with complex needs may want to assess their support expectations. The plugin was last updated on August 26 and requires WordPress six point five or later. Its wide adoption and excellent user rating are positive signals, but check that its classic editing approach matches your authors’ needs.
