Classic Editor
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What is Classic Editor?
The Classic Editor is the original text-based editor in WordPress. It allows you to create and edit pages and posts using a visual editor similar to a word processor, or directly with HTML code. You can format text, add images, create lists, and embed media using buttons and shortcodes. While it's been superseded by the Block Editor (Gutenberg), the Classic Editor remains available as a plugin for those who prefer its familiar interface.
Free resources to learn Classic Editor
- Official docsClassic Editor
- Official docsUsing the Classic Editor
- Official docsClassic Content Editor Overview
- ArticleWordPress classic editor: How to install and use it
- ArticleHow to Use the Classic Editor in WordPress and Why
- VideoHow to Edit a Page in Wordpress Using the Classic Editor (Full 2025 Guide)
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Classic Editor: common questions
Can I learn Classic Editor in Hindi?
This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Classic Editor in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.
Is this Classic Editor tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 33 of 115 in the free WordPress roadmap, in stage 10, Custom Post Types. If you are new to WordPress, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.