Rich Text Editor
Using the rich text editor
Rich Text Editor
All content types use the same rich text editor with powerful formatting and collaboration features.
Formatting Options
Text Formatting:
- B (Bold) - Make text bold
- I (Italic) - Make text italic
- U (Underline) - Underline text
- S (Strikethrough) - Cross out text
Text Alignment:
- Left align - Align text to the left
- Center align - Center text
- Right align - Align text to the right
Headings:
- P (Paragraph) - Normal paragraph text
- H2 - Large heading
- H3 - Medium heading
- H4 - Small heading
Lists:
- Bullet list - Create bullet points
- Numbered list - Create numbered list
Other Features:
- Link - Add hyperlinks (click to insert/edit)
- Image - Upload and insert images
- Code block - Add code with syntax highlighting
- Quote - Add blockquotes
What you'll see: A large text editor area with a toolbar at the top. The toolbar has buttons for formatting. As you type, you'll see formatted text appear in the editor.
Tips for Using the Rich Text Editor
- Select text first, then click formatting buttons to apply styles
- Use headings (H2, H3, H4) to structure your content
- Insert images by clicking the image button and uploading
- Add links by selecting text and clicking the link button
- The editor auto-saves your work
Collaboration Features
If you're editing an existing article, you may see:
- Presence indicators - Small colored dots showing who else is viewing/editing
- Live cursors - Colored cursors showing where other users are typing
- Real-time updates - Changes from other users appear instantly
What you'll see: If someone else is editing the same article, you'll see their cursor position highlighted in a different color, and their name displayed near their cursor.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl+B / Cmd+B - Bold
- Ctrl+I / Cmd+I - Italic
- Ctrl+U / Cmd+U - Underline
- Ctrl+K / Cmd+K - Insert link
- Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z - Undo (when not collaborating)
- Ctrl+Y / Cmd+Y - Redo (when not collaborating)
Images in Content
- Upload images directly into content
- Resize images by dragging corners
- Images are optimized automatically
- Can select from image library
See Managing Images for more details.
Troubleshooting
Formatting not working:
- Select text before applying formatting
- Check if collaboration mode is interfering
- Try refreshing the page
Content not saving:
- Check your internet connection
- Try refreshing the page
- Check browser console for errors