WordPress for iOS 4.8 Released, Adds Visual Editor

WordPress for iOS 4.8 is available on the app store and includes a few notable features. The app now sports a visual editor providing a what you see is what you get experience. Prior to 4.8, the editor was stuck in HTML mode making it hard to read and write content.

The editor contains the most commonly used formatting tools and just like the desktop version of WordPress, includes a toggle to switch between HTML and Visual editing mode. There’s also an image size selector where you can choose between Thumbnail, Medium, Large, or Full-size.

WordPress For iOS 4.8 HTML Editor — HTML Mode

WordPress For iOS 4.8 Visual Editor — Visual Editor

WordPress For iOS 4.8 Post Preview Screen — Post Preview Screen

WordPress For iOS Image Size Selector — Image Size Selector

Although I struggled with adding block quotes, the visual editor is a nice departure from HTML mode. I find it convenient to format content as I’m writing versus when the post is completed. Overall, 4.8 is a nice release and I think users are going to enjoy the new visual editor. After you upgrade to 4.8, let us know what you think in the comments.

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Tags: 4.8, visual editor, WordPress for iOS

4 responses to “WordPress for iOS 4.8 Released, Adds Visual Editor”

Rami says:

February 24, 2015 at 8:08 PM

OEmbed support?

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- Jeff Chandler says:
  
  February 24, 2015 at 8:33 PM
  
  I didn’t test that out, but I’ll give it a shot in a little while.
  
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Steve Wright says:

February 25, 2015 at 3:43 PM

It’s the worst. I have to clear formatting back on a normal PC because the editor adds unnecessary shit.

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Zach Jenkins says:

February 26, 2015 at 6:38 PM

I’ve actually been wanting this FOREVER on the Android side. It’s very hard to be able to create a post and even worse to be able to edit one unless you’re an html guru with a special keyboard with access to the additional keys needed. I think it’s much easier to create on the visual side then fix errors on the html side because of this.

So far it’s meant that the web version has been better since it’s been made responsive but still has some issues when using touch screens, plus you must be connected to the internet at all times. If the visual editor comes to the Android side it will be very helpful when disconnected from the internet and then syncing back up. Always good to have more options instead of less.

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