Block / WYSIWYG editor
A WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor allows CMS editors to create and edit content in a visual way. The content appears in the WYSIWYG as it will appear on the published page.
Basic WYSIWYG features
The WYSIWYG allows CMS editors to create and format their content similar to the way content is created and formatted in a Word document.
Features of the WYSIWYG editor include:
Text formatting: Editors can apply formatting to text, such as bold, italic, superscript, subscript and strikethrough. An underline will automatically show for all links and doesn't need to be added. | |
Align or indent text: Editors can:
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Undo and Redo: The editor has an undo and redo feature to correct errors. | |
Special characters: Editors can insert special characters from a menu, for example, en dash, em dash, registered sign, copyright sign and degree sign. | |
Links: Editors can add hyperlinks to external and internal pages, email addresses and phone numbers. Learn more about links and managed links. Buttons: Links can be styled as buttons with a call to action. Learn more about buttons. Anchors: Editors can add an anchor by using the flag icon and then add a link that goes to the anchor. | |
Anchors: Editors can add an anchor by using the flag icon and then add a link that goes to the anchor. | |
Lists: Editors can create ordered or unordered lists to organise content. Learn about list styles. | |
Horizontal line: The horizontal line should only be used within the WYSIWYG content to help the audience scan the page. To add a line between different content blocks use the Line separator. | |
Tables: Editors can insert tables and apply different styles to the table. Styles available:
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Media files: Editors can add media files into the content, for example, images, remote video, or PDF files from the media library. Editors can resize and adjust an image's placement. Learn more about images. | |
Styles has 2 options:
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Block quote with citation: Editors can insert a block quote that displays in a larger font. The citation field (delete if not required) displays in a smaller font. Both the quote and citation are indented and display with a vertical highlight line down the left side of the block. | |
Remove format: Editors can clean content that is copy and pasted into the CMS by selecting the text and clicking on the remove format icon. | |
Source: Editors can view and edit the HTML code of the content if required. |
Style options
Excluded from In-page nav
Used to exclude a H2 heading in your WYSIWYG from the In-page navigation.
Highlight your H2 heading and then select Styles > Excluded from In-page nav.