The new text editor provides a more user-friendly, flexible, and powerful editing experience, making it easier than ever to create and format content on your pages. Below is a detailed overview of the new features and enhancements.
1. Block-Based Input System
The new block-based input system provides a more intuitive and flexible way to structure content. Here’s how it benefits you:
- Drag-and-Drop Restructuring: Easily reorganize your content by dragging and dropping blocks to rearrange them.
- Content Types: Convert existing blocks into different content types to better suit your needs (e.g., text, images, lists).
- Customization: Customize the appearance of each block by adding background colors, borders, and padding to make the content stand out.
This system ensures that you can create rich, dynamic content without needing to write any code.
2. Minimalistic Interface
The new editor features a clean and modern interface designed to help you focus on content creation:
- Streamlined Layout: The interface is less cluttered, making the editor easier to navigate and use.
- Simple Controls: The "+" button allows you to add new types of blocks effortlessly, while the toolbar contains all the tools needed to edit and style your content.
This simplified design ensures a smoother and less confusing experience, whether you’re a novice or an experienced user.
3. Undo & Redo Functionality
Mistakes happen, but with the new undo and redo functionality, fixing them is easy:
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use
Ctrl+Z(orCmd+Zon Mac) to undo actions andCtrl+Y(orCmd+Y) to redo them. - Multiple Undo Levels: Go back through multiple steps of your edits, making it easier to revert unwanted changes without losing other work.
This feature is especially helpful when experimenting with different content structures or designs.
4. Advanced Layout Options
Building engaging and well-structured content pages is now a breeze with these advanced layout features:
- Column Layouts: You can now create column-based layouts with ease, no more manual HTML editing required.
- Flexible Tables: Tables have been enhanced for greater flexibility and customization.
- Additional Content Elements: Add separators, lists, blockquotes, and even code snippets directly in the editor.
These features give you the tools to create more complex, visually appealing content layouts without needing to write custom code.
5. Embed Handling
Embedding content from other platforms is simpler than ever:
- YouTube & Vimeo: Adding videos from YouTube or Vimeo is now a one-click process. These videos are automatically made responsive to fit any screen size.
- Custom Embeds: You can easily add any other embed or iframe by copying and pasting the code directly into the editor. All embedded content is previewed instantly within the editor for a seamless experience.
These enhancements make it easier to enrich your content with media and interactive elements.
6. Improved Image Handling
The image handling capabilities in the description field have been greatly improved:
- Direct Uploads: You can now upload images directly into the editor.
- Responsive Images: All images are automatically optimized for responsiveness, meaning they will look great on any device.
- Drag-and-Drop Resizing: Resize or align your images by simply dragging them within the editor.
These features streamline the process of adding and formatting images, saving you time and effort.
7. Ongoing Improvements
The new description field editor is designed to be highly flexible, and we are committed to continuing its evolution. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be rolling out further updates to enhance functionality and introduce new features, so stay tuned for even more improvements.
We hope this will make your life much easier when adding content to the CMS. Should you need any assistance with this new feature do not hesitate to contact your Customer Success Manager at Appmiral.🚀