# Installing and configuring the TinyMCE Advanced editor plugin

> Install the TinyMCE Advanced plugin to add extra buttons and formatting options to the WordPress editor toolbar.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/installing-and-configuring-the-tinymce-advanced-editor-plugin/

The **TinyMCE Advanced plugin** enhances the default WordPress editor by adding powerful WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editing capabilities. It allows you to customize the toolbar, add or remove buttons, and enable advanced formatting options. On **ruachost.com**, you can install and configure this plugin directly from your WordPress dashboard.

## Why Use TinyMCE Advanced?

- Provides more control over text formatting.
- Lets you customize the editor toolbar layout.
- Adds features like tables, font styles, and advanced lists.
- Improves productivity for content creators.

## Installing TinyMCE Advanced

1. **Log in to WordPress** as the administrator.
2. In the left‑hand menu, click **Plugins → Add New**.
3. In the search box, type **tinymce**.
4. Locate **TinyMCE Advanced** in the results.
5. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate Plugin**.

✅ The plugin is now installed and ready to configure.

## ⚙️ Configuring TinyMCE Advanced

1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to **Settings → TinyMCE Advanced**.
2. Under **Editor Settings**, drag and drop button icons to add or remove them from the toolbar.
3. Rearrange the order of buttons to suit your workflow.
4. To enable the **editor menu**, check the box **Enable the editor menu**.

   - This provides access to features you don’t use frequently without cluttering the toolbar.
5. Review and configure additional options as needed.
6. Click **Save Changes**.

> **Note:**
- You must have WordPress installed before adding TinyMCE Advanced.
- The editor menu is useful for occasional features without overloading the toolbar.
- Always test your configuration by creating a new post to confirm the editor behaves as expected.