Rich Text Editor Component
The Rich Text Editor (RTE)
This page will help Sitecore Contributors become familiar with the Rich Text Editor Component (RTE). The RTE component allows for text and links to be edited and displayed. The RTE is one of the most commonly used components in Sitecore.
How to Add a RTE Component
- Select the +Select Component area. (see image below)
Select the + Add here button. (see image below)
Select Rich Text Editor. (see image below)
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 (see image below)
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)
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)
Is the editor taking a while to open? Try double-clicking the pencil icon.
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)
Select Accept when you're done with your edits. (see image below)
If the layout option chosen has multiple sections, complete for each section.
Select OK. (see image below)
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
ex.