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Why Your Right-Click Spell Check Isn't Working in Advanced Editor Tools

8 threads Sep 16, 2025 Plugin → Advanced editor tools

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Many WordPress users rely on the right-click context menu for quick actions like spell checking. However, some users of the Advanced Editor Tools plugin (formerly TinyMCE Advanced) have reported an issue where right-clicking brings up an unexpected "Add Table" menu instead of the standard browser dictionary or spelling options. This guide will explain why this happens and how to resolve it.

What Causes the Right-Click Menu Issue?

Based on community reports and troubleshooting threads, this behavior occurs when the plugin's "Context Menu" feature is enabled. This feature replaces the browser's default right-click menu with TinyMCE's own context menu, which is designed for editor-specific functions like table operations. When activated, it overrides the browser's native spell check functionality.

How to Restore Your Browser's Spell Check

The solution is straightforward: disable the Context Menu option in the plugin's settings.

  1. Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to Settings → Advanced Editor Tools (or TinyMCE Advanced in older versions).
  3. Look for the "Context Menu" option in the settings. It is usually found under the "Editor Appearance" or similar section.
  4. Uncheck the box to disable this feature.
  5. Click Save Changes.

Once disabled, the right-click menu in the editor should revert to your browser's default behavior, restoring access to spell check and other native browser functions.

A Note on Browser Spell Checking

It's important to understand that the Advanced Editor Tools plugin itself does not provide a spell check feature. The spell check functionality comes from your web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge). Most modern browsers have excellent built-in spell checkers that work in text fields across the web. If you are not seeing any spell check options at all, even with the context menu disabled, you may need to ensure spell check is enabled in your browser's settings.

Alternative Solutions

If you require advanced grammar and spell checking within WordPress, some users have successfully used the "After the Deadline" proofreading service, which is part of the Jetpack plugin. This is a third-party tool that integrates with the editor to provide these features.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the right-click menu conflict and continue using your browser's native spell check functionality while writing.

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