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The Rich Text Editor (RTE)

This page of the user guide will help Sitecore Contributors add and become familiar with the RTE Component. The RTE is a component that is used to change and edit most of the text within Sitecore. The RTE is one of the most commonly used components in Sitecore. It should be noted that the RTE cannot be created as the first component only Hero Banner, Slideshow, and Video components can be used as the first component. It should be noted that although some components are already on the page, all directions are starting as if the component needed is not available on the page and needs to be added.  

In this guide:

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How to Add a RTE Component

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.


RTE cannot be created as the first component on a pagenly Hero Banner, Slideshow, and Video components can be added/used as the first component on a page.

  1. Select anywhere in the +Select Component area to add a component.



  2. Select the + Add here button.

  3. In the pop-up window you will be given five options, choose Rich Text Editor and then select Select.

    The Rich Text Editor can be double-clicked to select it also.



  4. Select Add Component to create the RTE component.


  5. Select the wanted Layout Options 1-5 in the gray area and then select the plus icon.

    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, and (5) Two Third One Third.



  6. Hover over the area below the title bar (does this area have a specific name?) and select the pencil icon to edit.



  7. Select Show editor or double-click the text in the area to be changed to begin to edit.



  8. Once all edits are completed select Accept to finalize the edits or Reject to leave the editor without making any changes. If the layout option chosen has multiple sections, complete for each section.



  9. Review the edited sections to ensure all edits have been made and then select OK.
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