How to Change the Text Editor in Joomla!

Joomla! installs with the TinyMCE editor set since the default for back-end administration of articles and front-end article submissions. The TinyMCE editor provides considerable functionality as a WYSIWYG editor but usually falls short with regards to editing the Code related to creating articles on the internet. Joomla! supplies two other editors as alternatives that you might set since the default editor or assign to specific users for his or her use. Other editors can be found to down load from the Joomla! Extension Directory.

Setting the Default Editor Enter the URL for the administrator login page in to your browser address bar. Enter your name and password to the fields and press "Enter. " The Joomla! administrator template will load. Click the "Global Configuration" icon in the get a grip on panel displayed soon after login. The fourth option shown in the website settings may be the default WYSIWYG editor. Pick a different editor from the drop-down menu. Click the "Save" option in the Worldwide Configuration menu to truly save the changes. Changing a User's Editor Click the "User Manger" icon in the get a grip on panel, and permit the consumer manager to load. Click the blue user name of the consumer you intend to change the editor for. The shape for editing the user's details will load. Choose the editor make it possible for for the consumer from the drop-down editor menu in the parameters portion of the consumer Details form. Click the "Save" icon in the Edit User Details menu on the best side of the screen. The consumer has become assigned to the editor you chose.