If we just write simple texts, then the visual editor of WordPress in its current state can suffice. However, for advanced layouts, it is necessary to provide this editor with a set of options that will increase its potential.
If you too want to add functionality to the WordPress visual editor then you have come to the right place, because in this tutorial I will show you how to do it using the plugin " Frontier Buttons ».
How to install and configure the "Frontier Buttons" plugin
To begin, you will install and activate the plugin " Frontier Buttons From your dashboard or download this one under Zip file format.
After installing and activating the plugin, go to the article writing interface, there you will see the new buttons. Make sure you have unrolled the bartools by clicking on the button " Open/close the bartools ».
You will notice that the plugin added:
- A font selection button
- A button to select the size
- A text background button
- An emoticon button (If you want to add more emoticon, I invite you to Read this tutorial).
- A search button
- A button that allows you to add a table
- A button that allows you to see a preview of the article.
Please note: : Regarding the font of the text, some Themes will often propose their own style, and in some cases this style will overwrite the one you have defined in the visual editor.
That's it for this tutorial on adding new features to the visual editor. Don't hesitate to share the tip with your friends on social media.
Hello and thank you Thierry for the demonstration of this plugin that I did not know.
See you soon
Hello Laurent,
Thank you also for the return. It is very appreciated 😉
Hello, following your article I just installed this plugin. Not bad !
And what a saving of time because I can now integrate elements easily whereas previously they had to be "coded". Even if it is not very complicated it is still a significant time saving when the days are busy.
The "preview" command is really handy. The addition of “justify, underline and color the text” is really welcome.
On the other hand, I did not understand what the small eraser "Clean the formatting" is for.
In short, convenient and simple, and writing time savings.
Thanks again.
Pierre BENOIT
Hello Pierre,
Thanks for the feedback. It is very appreciated 😉
Hervé answer within the next few minutes.
Hello,
The "Clean formatting" feature allows you to remove formatting (font selection, and other custom elements) that has been applied to the selected text.