Backend UI Issue: Resize bar splits the editor (WordPress 6.x)

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  lantonucci86 · Member · Apr 16, 2025 at 12:22 pm

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  Since one of the latest versions of WordPress, I’ve noticed a change in the post editor interface (using Gutenberg, of course): the screen is now split into two vertical areas, with a central resize bar between the content and the metaboxes. The top part stays fixed while the bottom one scrolls — I personally find this setup quite cumbersome and inconvenient.

  I was wondering if there is:

  • A hidden setting or flag to disable this new UI;
  • An existing plugin that removes the bar and restores the previous layout;
  • Or any possible way to fix this issue while continuing to use Gutenberg, without switching back to the old Classic Editor.

  Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

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  2020testjj · Member · Apr 16, 2025 at 12:29 pm

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  Hi there, you’ve posted to the community support forums for websites hosted on WordPress.com, the hosting provider. WordPress.com and WordPress.org are different things: https://wordpress.com/support/com-vs-org/

  If you need help with an install of the standalone WordPress software, you’ll want to post to the support forums at ORG https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/

  If you are referring to a site hosted here on WordPress.com, please share your site’s address. Thanks.

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  lantonucci86 · Member · Apr 16, 2025 at 12:35 pm

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  Thank you for the clarification! This is indeed a site running a standalone installation of the WordPress software. My apologies for posting in the wrong forum. Thanks again!

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  berniedisantis · Member · Apr 17, 2025 at 8:34 pm

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  Completely agree. The new layout from the update is terrible. Have you found a solution?

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  lantonucci86 · Member · Apr 18, 2025 at 7:12 am

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  @berniedisantis, to fix the issue, there are two options: the first is to roll back to WordPress version 6.7.x, and the second is to disable Gutenberg and switch back to the classic editor.

  Alternatively, you can create a custom CSS file just for the backend and modify the classes that control this new feature. I’ve done some testing: it works well on certain WordPress versions, but on others it causes issues with some elements and doesn’t fully solve the problem.