Classic block

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The Classic block looks just like the classic editor, but it’s in block form. Custom TinyMCE buttons are found in this block.

Add a Classic block

To add a Classic block, open the Block Inserter tool by clicking the Block Inserter + icon in the top toolbar. Look for the Classic block by using the search bar to find the right block to add. Then, click the icon to insert the Classic block into the editor.

Alternatively, click the Block Inserter (+) icon in the editor, then choose the Classic block after searching for it in the pop-up window.

You can also use a (/) slash command by typing /classic in the editor.

Read detailed instructions on adding blocks.

Block toolbar

Each block has its own block-specific controls that allow you to manipulate the block right in the editor.

Convert to blocks

Selecting this option will convert the content to blocks.

More options

These controls give you the option to copy, duplicate, and edit your block as HTML.

Read about these and other settings.

Classic Editor toolbar

Once you add the block, you can edit the text you add as you would in the classic visual editor, using the tools provided.

Block settings

While most blocks have specific options in the editor sidebar in addition to the options found in the block toolbar, the classic block does not have any additional options.