Editor Settings - Choosing the Writing Experience

Choose the writing experience for your members. The editor determines how members create and format their blog posts. Each editor type suits different community needs.

What You’ll Learn

The three editor options and their differences Which editor is best for your community How to switch between editors

Finding Editor Settings

Go to Member Blog → Settings → Editor in your WordPress admin.

Editor Options

Editor.js (Block-Style Editor)

AspectDetailsBest ForModern communities wanting rich content creationFeaturesBlock-based editing, inline image uploads, headers, lists, quotes, code blocksMember ExperienceType “/” to add blocks, or just start typing. Click “+” to add content types.

Pros:

Clean, modern interface Consistent content structure Easy inline media embedding Familiar to Medium or Notion users

Cons:

Learning curve for some users May be overkill for simple text posts

Medium Editor (Inline Toolbar)

AspectDetailsBest ForWriting-focused communities where simplicity mattersFeaturesDistraction-free writing, floating toolbar on text selectionMember ExperienceJust start typing. Select text to see formatting options.

Pros:

Minimal, distraction-free No learning curve Focuses on the writing itself

Cons:

Fewer formatting options Limited media handling

Classic Editor (TinyMCE)

AspectDetailsBest ForCommunities familiar with traditional WordPress editingFeaturesFixed toolbar at top, all formatting options visible, WYSIWYGMember ExperienceClick toolbar buttons to format text, similar to Microsoft Word.

Pros:

Familiar Word-like interface All options visible at once Full formatting control

Cons:

Can look cluttered More “technical” appearance

Which Editor Should I Choose?

Community TypeRecommended EditorModern, tech-savvy audienceEditor.jsWriters, bloggers, storytellersMedium EditorOlder audience or traditional blogsClassic EditorBusiness/professional communityClassic EditorCreative/design communityEditor.jsMixed/unsureStart with Editor.js

How to Change Editors

Go to Member Blog → Settings → Editor Select your preferred editor type Click Save Changes Changes take effect immediately for all new posts

Important: Existing posts keep their content but will use the new editor when editing.

Troubleshooting Editor Issues

Editor not loading:

Check browser console for JavaScript errors Disable minification plugins temporarily Try switching to a different editor type Test with a default WordPress theme

Related Docs

Using Editor.js - Complete Guide Using TinyMCE Classic Editor Troubleshooting Editor Problems