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<h4>Overview</h4>
WordPress is awesome, but some of the TinyMCE rich text editing options that come out of the box are not ideal for less web-savvy editors and clients. This plugin provides some modifications to the standard editor buttons and features that will make it easier for clients to have as all the formatting options that are good for them and remove options that can break a custom site design.
<h4>Features</h4>
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<li>Removes the toggle advanced button. This is confusing to many users who can’t find the features they are looking for. Just provides 1 row of editor buttons.</li>
<li>Removes features such as strike through, underline (should be reserved for links online, not emphasis), full justification (generally looks bad online, but clients like to use it), and several other less used and confusing features.</li>
<li>Simplifies the dropdown list of heading and block types available.</li>
<li>Adds several formats that can be added to a paragraph
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<li>Button – add this format to a paragraph to make the links into “call to action” buttons</li>
<li>Small – a format for create a paragraph of smaller text, such as a “terms & conditions” section.</li>
<li>Big – enlarge the text of a certain paragraph. This helps client not mis-use heading elements for entire paragraphs when they want slightly larger text for emphasis.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Limits color palette in the text colorpicker to grayscale only by default.</li>
<li>Allows for adding up to 4 custom colors that compliment the site’s design and branding that the user may use. (Under Settings > Writing)</li>
<li>Adds the current theme’s style.css to the editor to make what you see in TinyMCE match the live site better</li>
<li>Allows for adding additional css files to the editor styles. These could be external resources such as google font stylesheets, additional theme css you want to load in the editor, or a custom stylesheet. Just add the URL you want to add in the Additional CSS field under Settings > Writing. For multiple files separate the files by comma with no spaces.</li>
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<h4>Scope</h4>
As the description states, this plugin makes opinionated changes to the default setup. I don’t plan to grow this into a bulkier plugin that allows you to modify and customize all aspects of TinyMCE. Try <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-advanced/" rel="ugc">TinyMCE Advanced</a> or other existing plugins for that purpose.

Square Candy TinyMCE Reboot

An opinionated reconfiguration of the default WordPress TinyMCE settings.

Alobaidi

<h3>Extend Link – Link Options for Editor</h3>
The Extend Link plugin Allows you to add classes, IDs, titles, rel attributes, and file download options to links directly from the “Extend Link” dialog in the Classic Editor and Classic Block in Gutenberg. It also provides H1–H6 support, so you can, for example, add an ID or classes to a heading. A lightweight, professional plugin, free and always will remain free!
<h3>Key Features</h3>
Enhanced Link Attributes: 
* Add custom CSS classes to links. 
* Assign unique IDs for precise targeting. 
* Add title attributes (tooltips on hover). 
* Set rel attributes: nofollow, noreferrer, noopener. 
* Open links in new tabs (target=”_blank”). 
* Enable file download instead of opening. 
* Check link status in real-time.
Heading Support (H1-H6): 
* Add IDs and classes directly to headings. 
* Insert fully-attributed links inside headings. 
* Edit existing heading attributes. 
* Perfect for creating anchor links.
Link Status Checker: 
* Verify if links are working or broken. 
* See HTTP status codes (200, 404, etc.). 
* Improve SEO by fixing dead links. 
* Built-in tool – no external service needed.
User Experience: 
* Seamless Classic Editor integration. 
* Compatible with Gutenberg Classic Block. 
* Intuitive dialog with helpful tooltips. 
* Visual feedback for all actions.
Professional & Lightweight: 
* All-in-one solution. 
* No external dependencies. 
* Optimized performance. 
* Security-focused with nonce verification. 
* Follows WordPress coding standards. 
* Free forever – no premium version.
<h3>How to Use</h3>
Adding a Link: 
1. Open the Classic Editor or add a Classic Block in Gutenberg. 
2. Select text or link. 
3. Click the “Extend Link” button in the toolbar. 
4. Configure your link options and save.
Checking Link Status: 
1. Open the Extend Link dialog. 
2. Enter or edit a URL. 
3. Click the “Check” button. 
4. See instant status feedback.
Adding ID/Class to Headings: 
1. Select a heading (H1-H6). 
2. Click “Extend Link” button. 
3. Add ID and/or classes (leave URL empty). 
4. Click “Save”.
<h3>Plugin Reference</h3>
Everything related to the plugin can be found on <a href="https://wp-time.com/extend-link-plugin-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">this page</a>.
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Extend Link

Add classes, IDs, titles, rel attributes, and download options to links. Includes H1–H6 heading support and built-in link status checker for SEO.

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