Hey tpdc;
I am having the same problem.
Early on when I first started to work in WordPress, I remember having the ability to enhance the text in a page or post visible mode. Now, it seems to be gone, very limiting. Whether I am in html mode or visible mode, I can’t size the text, or color it. I am wondering if I clicked a wrong button somewhere and turned that feature off. Any incite would be appreciated.
I sent the above to Mark, an WordPress Expert. He will help,
https://www.mcbuzz.com/2011/more-free-wordpress-help/
Hope this helps
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