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The Rich Text Editor (RTE)
This page will help Sitecore Contributors become familiar with the Rich Text Editor Component (RTE Component). The The RTE is a component that is used to edit most of the text within Sitecorecomponent allows for text and links to be edited and displayed. The RTE is one of the most commonly used components in Sitecore. It should be noted that the Rich Text Editor cannot be created as the first component. Only Hero Banner, Slideshow, and Video can be used as first components.
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How to Add a RTE Component
- Select anywhere in the +Select Component area to add a component area. (see image below)
In the pop-up window, you will be given five options. Choose Select the + Add here button. (see image below)
Select Rich Text Editor and then Select. (see image below)
Note The Rich Text Editor can also be double-clicked to select it.
Select Select. (see image above)
- Select Add Component to create the RTE component. (see image below)
Select the desired Layout Options 1-5 in the gray area and then select the Plus Icon. (see image below)
Note title The Layout Options in the grey bar under Rich Text Editor gives you five options: (1. ) Full Width Preview
(2. ) Half-Half Preview
(3. ) Three Across
(4. ) One Third Two Third
(5. ) Two Third One Third
Select the Plus Icon. (see image above)
Info title Best Practice It is recommended that no more than 2 rows be used for the Rich Text Editor.
Hover over the area below the Headline and select the Pencil Icon to edit. (see image below)
Note Is the editor taking a while to open? Try double-clicking the pencil icon.
Note An existing RTE component will often have existing text or image(s). Make sure you have navigated to a page you have been authorized to edit before making changes to a RTE component.
Select Show editor or double-click the text in the area to be changed to begin to edit. (see image below)
Once all edits are completed, select Accept to finalize the edits or Reject to leave the editor without making any changes.
Select Accept when you're done with your edits. (see image below)
(see image below)Note If the layout option chosen has multiple sections, complete for each section.
Review the edited sections to ensure all edits have been made and then selectSelect OK. (see image below)
Info title Best Practices - Use larger Headings at the top of a section of text
- Use bold and italicization to highlight content that is important or formal
- Use bullet and numbering points with short phrases or single words
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