How to shift between DRAFT editors?

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  lasttechage · Member · May 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

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  When I edit a draft, the window shows: “here’s now an easier way to create on WordPress.com! Switch to the improved posting experience.” — Editing a released post uses the new form > all the paragraph spacings have been suppressed (in Visual Tab mode).

  Question — How do I select the old “way”?

  I need the security of the almost-correct WYSIWYG presentation. How can I go into an old post and enter Updates? AND see the new structure? Am running Win7 with Firefox
  –Charles

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · May 25, 2015 at 10:19 pm

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  You cannot deactivate the new Beep Beep Boop editor but you do not have to use it. For locating the ways and means of accessing the legacy or classic pages for creating posts, editing posts, and viewing stats see here > Navigating the Classic WordPress.COM interface http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2015/04/05/navigating-the-classic-wordpress-com-interface/

  Mar 18, 2015, 10:29 AM
  The Classic Editor will continue to exist in wp-admin. We know some users prefer to use this editor, so we want you to have access to it, instead of phasing it out with the new version of the Dashboard. However, a link to the Classic Editor will not return to the New Editor. https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-editing-an-old-post-how-do-i-switch-to-the-classic-editor?replies=5

  Features that won’t be included in the new editor
  Post Revisions
  Copy a Post
  Link back to wp-admin
  Read more here https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/please-reinstate-the-option-of-choice-to-use-the-old-publishing-format/page/32?replies=942#post-2338964

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  lasttechage · Member · May 25, 2015 at 10:47 pm

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  @timethief Thanks, this helped as much as anything can, I guess. I don’t understand the WP regulations, but I guess I can implement the suggested workarounds.
  Charles

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  timethief · Member · May 25, 2015 at 10:49 pm

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  Hi again Charles,
  You’re welcome.

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  mudakun · Member · May 26, 2015 at 3:48 am

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  Features that won’t be included in the new editor
  Post Revisions
  Copy a Post
  Link back to wp-admin

  Features that will be included in the new editor
  Mess up Youtube Links
  Destroy paragraph formatting
  Ignore soft and hard breaks at whim, turning posts into giant unending long paragraphs.
  Generally being a pain in the neck.

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  lasttechage · Member · May 26, 2015 at 12:25 pm

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  @Mudakun YES!! – Charles

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  sensuouscurmudgeon · Member · May 26, 2015 at 1:55 pm

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  Until this past weekend, the default Page editor was still the “classic” editor. Now the same work-around methods using “Pages” has to be used to edit Pages.

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  lasttechage · Member · May 26, 2015 at 2:06 pm

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  Thanks, @sensuouscurmudgeon. Your timeline makes my experience understandable. Ain’t it wonderful?