WordPress Visual Editor Not Working – FIXED

I noticed a lot of people reporting that the visual editor in WordPress is not working. It happened to me when I upgraded to 4.4.2. I search high and low and could not find an answer.

So I messed around and discovered that if I went into screen options, unchecked “Enable full-height editor and distraction-free functionality” my visual editor returned. Try it and see if it works for you.

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Jay Forrest

Jay Forrest is a long‑time Linux enthusiast who switched to Ubuntu in 2008 after a Windows XP virus convinced him to embrace open‑source software. A former host of the Linux User Podcast, Jay has worked in technical support for AOL, EarthLink, and Route 66 Casino, built his first 486 in the 90s, and has provided web design for businesses and nonprofits. He works with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and basic PHP, and enjoys exploring open‑source software. As a former Fedora Ambassador, Jay is dedicated to sharing why Linux—secure, stable, and open—remains his platform of choice.