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How to use Classic Editor with WordPress 5.0

Recently I updated the WordPress version to new 5.0 version. After the update it is showing me a different editor than I worked before.

But I want to access previous editor I worked with. How can I get back to former WordPress editor?

Solution

  • Recently WordPress introduces its version 5.0. With this version WordPress has introduces the block-based editor instead of using former classic editor.

    How to get back to former editor?

    You need to install and activate Classic Editor plugin. This will add new Classic Editor editor option. For more details about installing a plugin, please refer this guide on how to install a plugin in WordPress.

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    To get back to the former editor you need to click on Classic Editor every-time.

    It'll bring you to the former classic editor. Here is a great article on WordPress Classic Editor in WordPress 5.0.

    Drawback

    At the moment this classic editor feature supports till 2021 according to the developers. You need to learn and move forward with this new block-based editor as it is trying to bring you all to a new arena.

    Happy learning ahead.

    Thanks