WYSIWYG Editor

What is a WYSIWYG editor?

WYSIWYG stands for "What You See Is What You Get". So it's an editor that shows you what your content will look like as you create it. Instead of working with complicated code, you can type, format and add images or links directly, and see exactly how it will appear on your website.

Why use the TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor?

1. Easy to use
   The TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor is designed to be user-friendly. You don't need to have any programming skills to create beautiful, well-formatted content. If you can use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs, you can also use this editor.
2. Real-time editing
   One of the best features of a WYSIWYG editor is that you can see your changes immediately as you make them. No more guessing what your content will look like - what you see is what you get.
3. Flexible formatting options
   With the TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor, you have many formatting options at your disposal. You can change font sizes, add headings, create lists, insert images and much more. This gives you the flexibility to design your content exactly the way you want it.
4. Support for rich media
   Adding images, videos and links is a breeze. Just click the appropriate button, select your file and you're done. The editor even helps you manage the orientation and size of your media so everything looks professional.
5. Built-in tools
   The TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor has built-in tools to help you format your content correctly. For example, there are buttons to bold text, add bullet points and create links. These tools are intuitive, so you don't have to spend time figuring out how they work.

How to use the TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor

1. Starting a new page or post
   When you create a new page or post in TYPO3, the WYSIWYG editor appears automatically. You can start writing your content immediately.
2. Formatting text
   To format your text, select the section you want to change and then click on the corresponding button in the toolbar. You can make text bold, italic or underlined and also adjust the alignment or add headings.
3. Inserting images and links
   To add an image, click on the "Insert image" button and select the image from your files. For links, select the text you want to turn into a link, click on the "Insert link" button and insert the URL.
4. Save and show preview
   Once you've finished editing, you can save your work and preview how it will look on your website. This is a great way to make sure everything looks right before you publish it.

Conclusion

The TYPO3 WYSIWYG editor is a powerful tool that makes content creation easy. With its user-friendly interface and flexible options, you can create professional-looking content without much effort. Whether you're adding text, images or links, this editor simplifies the process and helps you achieve the results you want. So use the WYSIWYG editor to create content that shines on your TYPO3 website.