so in the app there is no editor to configure and on the front of site the editor is missing, so can't create any content. 

had to restore configuration - lost my custom item again. 

Edited January 26, 20223 yr by Ocean West

vague observation it seems that every update does not preserve custom buttons added to the editor. 

I would need to see this at the point you are having the problem. As you have restored configuration, there is little for us to then take a look at. If you believe its an issue such as your suggestion above, let us know the next time you upgrade and we can look further into that for you.