Where do I now access the advanced editing tab for images?

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  geocbcfo · Member · Apr 2, 2014 at 11:36 pm

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  After inserting an image into a post or page there used to be an editing button that had two tabs, the second of which allowed “Advanced” editing. I used the Advanced option to set the border size for the image, and have the image open in a new page when clicked.

  How do I find these options now that the image editing has been changed?

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Apr 3, 2014 at 9:59 pm

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  Hi there!

  There were some recent changes to the Visual Editor and Image Editor that removed the ability to add a border and direct an image link to open in a new window. You can read more about those changes here:

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/the-paste-as-word-button-has-been-removed-from-the-visual-editor?replies=4

  However, you can accomplish both of these things through HTML within the Text Editor. For example, you can create a border within an image using the “border=” code shown here:

  <img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-15501" src="URL" width="584" height="389" border="8px" />

  You can also specify a link to open in a new window using the code target=_blank shown here:

  <a href="http://facebook.com" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-15501" src="URL" width="584" height="389" border="8px" /></a>

  Just to be clear, you will need to modify the code in the Text Editor explained here:

  Types of WordPress Editors

  Can you give those a try and let me know if they work on your side?

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  geocbcfo · Member · Apr 4, 2014 at 9:29 pm

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  Thanks, Jeremy.

  I’ll give your instructions a try, and let you know.

  I’m a bit baffled as to why WordPress would institute changes that have actually made things more difficult and slower for a non-techie like me. Wouldn’t it make more sense to continually improve the user experience?

  Maybe I’m missing something, but these recent changes seem to be a step backwards. I’d be happy to hear your explanation.

  Cheers,

  George

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Apr 6, 2014 at 2:04 pm

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  Hi George,

  The updates were part of a larger upgrade in the works for WordPress (both self-hosted and WordPress.com blogs). I completely understand that the Advanced Editor was a simpler way to remove/add borders. We’re definitely collecting feedback on the new experience and looking to add/improve elements that our users think need attention. For reference, you can read some of the feedback/resolutions here:

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/image-resize-1?replies=15

  Please let me know if the code doesn’t work on your side!