Rich text editor

Rich Text Editor

Use the Rich Text Editor (RTE) in Sitecore to format and edit content with basic formatting.

You can use the Rich Text Editor to:

• Edit text
• Add an image
• Add a hyperlink
• Add an email link

💡 Refer to the CT.gov Content Style Guide for tips on writing accessible, web-friendly content

Be sure any images you include meet accessibility compliance standards.

Use the Rich Text Editor

1. Click Show editor from within the component to launch the RTE.
   
   
   
2. Enter or modify your content as needed. NOTE: See Rich text editor features to see a detailed list of the toolbar functions.     

Save your changes

1. Click Accept.
2. Select the Save icon (top left of the screen) to save your work.
3. Click Publish Content on the Publish tab of the ribbon.
4. When you're finished editing the page, select the Unlock icon to check in your changes.

⚠️ Sitecore Session Timeout Reminder

Sitecore automatically logs you out after 20 minutes of inactivity. This includes time spent working inside the Rich Text Editor, which Sitecore doesn’t register as activity.

To prevent losing your work:

1. Regularly select Accept to exit the RTE.
2. Then click Save to commit your changes.

Learn more about the Rich Text Editor features.

▶️ Watch the video to see the Rich Text Editor in action.