The Content Editor is one of two main interfaces used to manage your website in Sitecore. It displays your website's folder structure. It allows you to create, edit, and organize all site content.
The other interface is the Experience Editor.It provides a more WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editing experience.
There are three main areas of the Content Editor:
- The Ribbon – A toolbar at the top of the interface that has all the tools and functions to manage your site.
- The Content Tree – A hierarchical structure on the left. It organizes all items and pages on your website.
- The Content Area – The main panel where you edit item content. This area includes components, text, images, and metadata.
The screenshot below shows an example of the Content Editor for an agency website.
The Ribbon
The Ribbon runs across the top of the Content Editor. It’s organized into tabs (e.g., Home, Navigate, Review) that group related tools and commands. Regardless of which tab you're on, the Save 
icon is always visible, allowing you to save your work at any time.
Learn more about the Content Editor Ribbon
The Content Tree
The Content Tree displays the structure of your website in a folder-like format, similar to Windows Explorer. Use it to navigate to specific sections, pages, or content items. Click the arrows next to each item to expand or collapse folders and drill down into the site structure.
The Content Area
The Content Area shows the fields and settings of the item currently selected in the Content Tree. This is where you can:
- Edit text and images
- Configure page settings
- Add keywords and metadata
- Manage other content-related properties
Learn more about the Content Editor areas
