Loss of classic editor
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For many years I had access to the “Classic” code editor using my *free* plan. Now I see the Classic editor is available only via plug-in for the pricey “Business” plan. I must have enjoyed a free trial for lo these many years. I think I must fall back upon a far less pricey hosted WordPress blog elsewhere: far less expensive, just as easy, far more flexible. I recommend it to all.
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You can still switch to the classic editor when writing/editing posts/pages in your site’s Dashboard: https://wordpress.com/support/dashboard/
With that said, we do recommend the new editor though, and we have tips for transitioning from the classic editor to blocks https://wordpress.com/support/switching-from-the-classic-to-the-block-editor/ and FAQs: https://wordpress.com/support/replacing-the-older-wordpress-com-editor-with-the-wordpress-block-editor/#frequently-asked-questions
And, if you really want to use something like the classic editor, we recommend sticking with the classic block: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/classic-block/
We also have some extensive documentation available at https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/
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Thanks for your reply. But I note that, in the case you’ve mentioned, even though I’ve entered HTML code, it’s immediately interpreted and displayed as text (i.e., the code itself is no longer visible and available for editing…)
I had received and followed these instructions previously once the new “block” editor became stylish. These instructions worked for awhile. But the code editor appears to have acquired a sort of demi-preview mode now.
It’s okay. I have a hosted WordPress blog for fallback.
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Hi @ apfwebs I’m not sure I understand your issue. Can you explain in more detail? You are trying to write your posts entirely as HTML? Or you mean to say that you prefer to work in the visual mode, but like to switch to the HTML mode from time to time to tweak the code?
If you can give me an example of how you normally do this, it will help, thanks!
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With what is now called the Classic editor I could add a post by selecting Add Post, select HTML mode, paste HTML copied from my code editor (in my case, Textastac on my iPad), and see a screen’s worth of HTML sitting in the Wordpost add-new-post area, waiting for me to add tags and categories, fiddle with the code, etc., before committing to “Publish!”. That’s it. It’s the same manner in which I add new posts on my hosted WordPress blog. I consider it simple and straightforward.
If I have missed some complexity or setting in the new wordpress.com that would allow me to pursue placement of new posts in this old manner, then consider it my bad.
/rant My opinion is that the “Classic” editor is also simpler for non-tech-savvy users and the new “Block” editor imposes a layer of complication not appropriate for simplicity. I compare it to Apple’s imposing upon users what the providers think is good for them rather than what just works. /rant
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Thanks for clarifying. Given that you are pasting HTML from another source with no other changes, you should be able do do that (in the newer editor) by adding the “Custom HTML Block” as described here: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/custom-html-block/
It is as you would guess a block into which you can add any standard HTML code, and it will be rendered on the page.
Also, if you prefer to use the classic editor, you can still do that from wp-admin here: https://apfwebs.wordpress.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=page
If you click on the arrow next to the “add new” button at the top, you will see options to create your new page in the classic editor instead of the block editor. This will have the same Visual/HTML switching that you are accustomed to. Hope this helps!
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