How do they do it?

thegeek · 10-27-2007, 02:19 AM

How can you build a simple, basic, text editor that will allow users to enter content but control the styles. For instance, the editor used to create this post has the ability to set the font size, style, right align, etc. I'd like to somehow override the font size (for instance) witht the set size of the body style.

I may have to strip the style elements out of the text, but was wondering if there is a better way. What type of editor are these social websites using to allow users to add content?

jumpenjuhosaphat · 10-27-2007, 02:30 AM

Editors like that are typically written using javascript. You can find them free on the internet. I have used simple editor, it works pretty good. As far as building one, I would just use a freebie, even a simple text editor can be complex and take a long time to build.

hasan_889 · 10-27-2007, 03:27 AM

You may download this free editor script from this link http://www.unverse.net/whizzywig-cro...ml-editor.html

thegeek · 10-30-2007, 11:06 PM

Thanks for you help everyone for the help.

10-27-2007, 02:19 AM	#1
thegeek Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 54	How do they do it? How can you build a simple, basic, text editor that will allow users to enter content but control the styles. For instance, the editor used to create this post has the ability to set the font size, style, right align, etc. I'd like to somehow override the font size (for instance) witht the set size of the body style. I may have to strip the style elements out of the text, but was wondering if there is a better way. What type of editor are these social websites using to allow users to add content? __________________ thegeek http://www.fishinggeek.net

10-27-2007, 02:30 AM	#2
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: How do they do it? Editors like that are typically written using javascript. You can find them free on the internet. I have used simple editor, it works pretty good. As far as building one, I would just use a freebie, even a simple text editor can be complex and take a long time to build. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

10-27-2007, 03:27 AM	#3
hasan_889 Hardcore Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,243	Re: How do they do it? You may download this free editor script from this link http://www.unverse.net/whizzywig-cro...ml-editor.html __________________ Please read the Signature & Link Rule first and award Reputation to good posts Jinnat Ul Hasan's SEO Blog - I'm not a SEO Guru - I just know some techniques Latest Gadgets Blog \| News & Updates Free Business Expert Article Directory Free Live Cricket \| Online Streaming \| TV Broadcast

10-30-2007, 11:06 PM	#4
thegeek Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 54	Re: How do they do it? Thanks for you help everyone for the help. __________________ thegeek http://www.fishinggeek.net

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