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Fix White Text and Missing Buttons in WordPress Visual Editor

May 26, 2017

A process of fixing white text and missing buttons in WordPress visual editor:

Few complications are seen where users reported a very different and typical issue with their install. Many of the time users do not see anything they are writing while writing any post or anything. For the new users if they are seeking for the hidden option then they are essentially looking for the kitchen sink.

It’s a very uncommon error is experienced by WordPress users in which the users are not able to see what they are typing and the editor buttons are also not visible.

And users are not able to switch from visual part to HTML part.

There are multiple processes you can follow for vanishing this kind of trouble. In the tackling situation, you may call over WordPress helpline number at any point of time. More essentially, all of the visual editor options are missing and thus ability to switch from visual to HTML not working.

The Screen looks like this

Methods over which you can rely on the better solution:

  • Start with Clearing all the Browser cache:

Many of the time user notice that, they find the suggestion that clears the browser cache worked for them. In this condition, users are advised to clear all the browser cache or use another browser. This could be corresponding errors with your computer. If this does not fix your issue, maybe the issue is with your install.

  • Now, the user needs to replace TinyMCE Script:

Sometimes it happens that things went wrong due to up-gradation. Which means when you update your system then these problems created. So you need to try to replace wp-includes/js/tinymce/ folders with a fresh copy.

  • The step should be taken after like fixing with wp-config:

There may be a possibility in which the above changes do not work, in this situation open your wp-config.php file and add the following line at the very top after the PHP opening tag Define "CONCATENATE_SCRIPT”, False. This is the quite effective procedure by following which you can fix the problem. Among the all listed tricks, the most chance is there for WordPress visual editor problem to be fixed. If you are still facing the problem then contact WordPress technical support for better assistance anytime round the clock.


There are various ways to solve this issue.

  • Clear your browser cache
  • Try replacing TinyMCE scripts
  • Fixing the problem with wp-config
  • Update to the latest version of WordPress
  • Update the theme to the latest version
  • Try changing the theme
  • If this has not solved the problem yet, then add
    script define(‘CONCATENATE_SCRIPTS’, false);


Few plugins available in the WordPress which can be tried.

  • Use Google Libraries 
  • TinyMCE Advanced 

 

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