description: Learn how to use the Rich Text Editor widget for capturing and formatting rich text input.
Rich Text Editor
This page provides information on using the Rich Text Editor, which allows you to capture rich text input from users.
Content properties
These properties are customizable options present in the property pane of the widget, allowing users to modify the widget according to their preferences.
Data
Input Type string
Allows you to specify the input type for the Default Value property in the widget. You can choose:
Options:
- Markdown: This format enables you to use Markdown syntax for styling and formatting the text within the input.
- HTML: This format enables you to use HTML markup to structure and style the text within the input.
Default Value string
Allows you to set the initial text content for the widget.
After selecting an input type as Markdown or HTML, you can populate the default text section with corresponding content.
Example:
// Markdown:
### Markdown
- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2
- **Bold text**
- *Italic text*
//HTML:
<h2>Product Features:</h2>
<ul>
<li>High-resolution display</li>
<li>Multiple color options</li>
<li>Waterproof design</li>
<li>Advanced security features</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information, please <a href="https://appsmith.com">visit our website</a>.</p>
Label
Text string
Position string
This property allows you to configure the label's placement.
Options:
- Auto: Automatically positions the label based on the widget type and layout.
- Left: Aligns the label to the left side of the widget.
- Top: Positions the label above the widget.
Alignment string
This property is only available when you select Left from the Position property. It allows you to align the text to the left boundary or adjust it closer to the widget using the Right alignment option.
Width number
This property is only available when you select Left from the Position property. It allows you to control the proximity of the text to the widget, determining how close or far it can be positioned.
Validations
Required boolean
When enabled, this property makes the Rich Text Editor a mandatory field, When the Rich Text Editor is placed within a Form widget, enabling the Required property ensures that the Form's submit button remains disabled until the Rich Text Editor has some value.
General
Tooltip string
Enables you to add hints or provide additional information to guide the user regarding the required input.
Visible boolean
Controls the visibility of the widget. If you turn off this property, the widget would not be visible in View Mode. Additionally, you can use JavaScript by clicking on JS next to the Visible property to conditionally control the widget's visibility.
For example, if you want to make the widget visible only when the user selects "Yes" from a Select widget, you can use the following JavaScript expression:
{{Select1.selectedOptionValue === "Yes"}}
Disabled boolean
Prevents users from selecting the widget. Even though the widget remains visible, user input is not permitted. Additionally, you can use JavaScript by clicking on JS next to the Disabled property to control the widget's disable state conditionally.
For example, if you want to allow only a specific user to fill the input, you can use the following JavaScript expression:
{{appsmith.user.email=="john@appsmith.com"?false:true}}
Animate Loading boolean
Controls whether the widget is displayed with a loading animation. When enabled, the widget shows a skeletal animation during the loading process. Additionally, you can control it through JavaScript by clicking on the JS next to the property.
Hide toolbar boolean
Controls the visibility of the toolbar on top of the widget.
Height string
- Fixed: Maintains a constant height for the widget, allowing you to adjust it by dragging or using the resize handle.
- Auto Height: The widget's height adjusts dynamically in response to changes in its content.
- Auto Height with limits: Same as Auto height, with a configurable option to set the minimum and maximum number of rows the widget can occupy.
Events
onTextChanged
Enables you to specify supported actions that would be triggered whenever the user modifies the text input. This
Style properties
Style properties allow you to change the look and feel of the widget.
Font color string
Represents the text color of the widget, specified as a CSS color value. Additionally, the font color can be programmatically modified using JavaScript functions.
Font size string
Determines the font size of the label. It accepts CSS font-size values and can also be programmatically modified using JavaScript functions.
Emphasis string
Enables you to select a font style for the widget, such as bold or italic. Additionally, the font style can be programmatically modified using JavaScript functions.
Border radius string
Applies rounded corners to the outer edge of the widget. If JavaScript is enabled, you can specify valid CSS border-radius to adjust the radius of the corners.
Box Shadow string
This property adds a drop shadow effect to the frame of the widget. If JavaScript is enabled, you can specify valid CSS box-shadow values to customize the appearance of the shadow.
Reference properties
These properties are not available in the property pane, but can be accessed using the dot operator in other widgets or JavaScript functions. For instance, to get the visibility status, you can use RichTextEditor1.isVisible.
text string
The
text property retrieves the value entered by the user. If no text is entered by the user, the default value would be displayed.
Example:
{{RichTextEditor1.text}}
isDisabled boolean
The
isDisabled property reflects the state of the widget's Disabled setting. It is represented by a boolean value, where true indicates that the widget is not available, and false indicates that it is enabled for user interaction.
Example:
{{RichTextEditor1.isDisabled}}
isVisible boolean
The
isVisible property indicates the visibility state of a widget, with true indicating it is visible and false indicating it is hidden.
Example:
{{RichTextEditor1.isVisible}}
Methods
The methods provided by the widget allow users to dynamically update and manipulate its properties, facilitating the creation of dynamic and interactive applications without the need for manual property modifications.
These methods are asynchronous and return a Promise. You can use the .then() block to ensure execution and sequencing of subsequent lines of code in Appsmith.
setVisibility (param: boolean): Promise
Sets the visibility of the widget.
Example:
RichTextEditor1.setVisibility(true)
setDisabled (param: boolean): Promise
Sets the disabled state of the widget.
Example:
RichTextEditor1.setDisabled(false)
setRequired (param: boolean): Promise
Sets whether the widget is required or not.
Example:
RichTextEditor1.setRequired(true)
