What is WordPress Hook: tiny_mce_plugins
The tiny_mce_plugins hook in WordPress is used to add custom TinyMCE plugins to the visual editor. This hook allows developers to extend the functionality of the TinyMCE editor by adding their own custom plugins.
Understanding the Hook: tiny_mce_plugins
The tiny_mce_plugins hook is located within the wp-includes/class-wp-editor.php file. It is called when the TinyMCE editor is initialized, allowing developers to add their custom plugins to the editor.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): tiny_mce_plugins
The tiny_mce_plugins hook accepts an array of plugin names and their respective JavaScript files. Developers can specify the name of the plugin and the file that contains the plugin’s functionality.
Hook Doesn’t Work: tiny_mce_plugins
If the tiny_mce_plugins hook doesn’t work, it could be due to incorrect file paths for the custom plugins, or conflicts with other plugins. To troubleshoot, developers should double-check the file paths and ensure that there are no naming conflicts with other plugins.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): tiny_mce_plugins
When using the tiny_mce_plugins hook, it’s important to note that custom plugins should be well-tested and follow best practices for JavaScript development. Additionally, developers should be mindful of potential conflicts with other plugins that modify the TinyMCE editor.
Usage Example: tiny_mce_plugins
“`php
function custom_tinymce_plugins($plugins) {
$plugins[‘customplugin’] = plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) . ‘customplugin.js’;
return $plugins;
}
add_filter(‘tiny_mce_plugins’, ‘custom_tinymce_plugins’);
“`