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Rich Text Editor (RTE)

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What is a Rich Text Editor?

  • The Rich Text Editor (RTE) is a tool that allows you to add or edit content, images, links, and other components on the page without having to know any code.
  • The toolbar lets you structure and style content, promoting accessibility and user experience and making information easier to follow and understand.
  • It displays the content and any formatting as it would display in the browser. Rich Text Editor (RTE) toolbar functions are similar to that of a word processor, with limitations.

Rich Text Editor (RTE) (PDF)

  • Editors Types

    Abridged Editor (RTE)

    • Experience Editor
    • Areas with basic editing options

    Full Editor (RTE)

    • Content Editor
    • For the advanced users, purpose of designing, formatting, and creating new content

  • Rich Text Editor Toolbar

    Not all tools are needed, if you hover on a tool the system displays a pop-up window of what it does. There are sections for formatting, linking, tables, working with code, and styles. For a more detailed explanation select the Question mark icon at the end of the toolbar.

  • Toolbar Functions

    For a more detailed explanation select the Question mark icon at the end of the toolbar.

    Paragraph Style, Date, Special Character, Time, Code

    Bullets, Indent, strikethrough, Sub and Superset

    Cut, Copy, Paste (Multiple) View Code, Code Stripper

    Bold, Italic, Underline, Justify Left, Center, Right

    Undo, Redo

    Print, Find and Replace

    Table, Code Snippet

    Horizontal Rule, Select All

    Internal Link, Insert Image, External Links, Break Link

  • Links

    Links to web pages or documents can be inserted or removed using the different linking options. 

    Link Options:

    • Internal (web page or document)
    • External
    • Email
    • Phone

    Selecting the tool opens a window for Internal, external, or the Media Library to create links.

     

  • Types of Links

    Internal – Navigate to a page or document

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    External Link or Phone Number –Input an a full URL, or designate a phone number. i.e. Tel:860-876-5432

    E-Mail Address– Input an email address. i.e. lrosado@uchc.edu

  • Inserting Images

    Images can be inserted using the Insert Media Icon.

    Selecting the tool opens the Media Library giving you the option to work with new or previously upload images.

    Image Options:

    • Search
    • Upload
    • Edit (Image properties)
    • Insert

  • Tables

    Tables are created using the Table Wizard, launched when selecting the Table Icon. After a table is created fields can be adjust manually and by returning to the Table Wizard.

Helpful Tip

NOTE: Sitecore has a 60-minute session timeout. This means your session will timeout after 60m minutes Any changes you made that were NOT saved, will be lost. To ensure your content is saved, select the Accept button at the bottom of the editing window (exiting you out of the RTE) and then select the Save icon.