How to open the Elementor editor

Step-by-step instructions for opening the Elementor page editor from your WordPress dashboard.

Before you can edit any page in Elementor, you need to open the editor. This guide shows you exactly how to get there from your WordPress dashboard.

Quick summary

Log in to WordPress, go to Pages (or Posts), hover over the page you want to edit, and click Edit with Elementor. The Elementor editor will open in a new screen.

What you'll need

A WordPress login with at least Editor or Administrator access
The page or post you want to edit already exists

How to open Elementor from the Pages list

Log in to WordPress. Go to your site's login page (usually yoursite.com/wp-admin) and sign in with your username and password. If you are unsure of the address, see How to find your WordPress login URL.

Go to Pages in the left menu. In the WordPress dashboard sidebar, click Pages, then click All Pages.

Find the page you want to edit. You will see a list of all your pages. Scroll or search until you find the right one.

Hover over the page title. When you hover, a small set of links appears below the title.

Click "Edit with Elementor". This link takes you straight into the Elementor editor for that specific page. The plain Edit link opens the WordPress editor instead.

Two different editors

WordPress also shows a plain "Edit" link. Clicking that opens the WordPress editor, not Elementor. Always click Edit with Elementor to access the drag-and-drop design view.

How to open Elementor from the front end of your site

You can also open the editor while viewing your actual website.

Log in to WordPress first. You must be logged in for the edit link to appear.

Visit the page on your live site. Navigate to the page you want to edit in your browser.

Look for the Edit with Elementor button. While logged in, you will see an Edit with Elementor item in the WordPress admin bar at the very top of the page.

Click Edit with Elementor. The Elementor editor opens for that page.

What happens when Elementor loads

When you click Edit with Elementor, the page reloads and you enter the editor view. You will see:

Your page content in the center of the screen
A panel on the left with widgets and settings
A bar at the top with publish options and view controls

This is the Elementor editing environment. For a full tour of what each area does, see A tour of the Elementor interface.

Common questions

I don't see an 'Edit with Elementor' link — why?

A few things could cause this. First, check that you are logged in to WordPress. Second, Elementor may not be switched on for that type of content. Elementor says this is the most common cause: the content type has to be ticked under Post Types in Elementor's settings. Third, your user role may not be allowed to use the Elementor editor. A plugin or theme conflict can also hide the link. Contact your WordPress administrator, or us, if you are unsure.

You can also open the page with the plain Edit link. When Elementor is switched on for that content type, the WordPress editor shows an Edit with Elementor button at the top of the screen.

The editor is taking a long time to load — is that normal?

The editor can take a little while to load, especially on complex pages. If it seems stuck or shows an error, try refreshing the page. If the problem continues, see Troubleshooting Elementor problems.

Can I edit a post (blog post) in Elementor, not just a page?

Yes. Elementor works with posts as well as pages. Go to Posts in the WordPress menu, hover over the post, and click Edit with Elementor. If you don't see that link, Elementor may not be switched on for posts on your site (see the first question above). One exception: Elementor can't edit the main blog page that lists your posts.

I accidentally opened the wrong editor — how do I switch?

Click the back arrow in your browser. Then go back to the Pages list and click Edit with Elementor on the correct page. If you're already in the WordPress editor for the right page, click the Edit with Elementor button at the top of the screen instead.

Need a hand?

If you're stuck, email support@chykalophia.com and we'll help. Include your website address and a screenshot if you can.

Learn more

Elementor: Get started with the Elementor plugin

How to open the Elementor editor

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