Rich Text Editor Rookie Mistakes and How to Outsmart Them

Even though the designing and integration of a rich text editor is more simplistic than it sounds, there are some common mistakes that can be made even by the most skilled programmers. Whether you’re improving your web solution or building a modern CMS, avoiding these mistakes can relieve you of the hassle later.

Starting now, allow us to walk you through some best practices for better and more efficient implementation!

Overlooking Browser Compatibility

Have you ever visited a site where the text editor is spot on in one of the browsers but looks like a complete wreck on the others? Yeah… That is a disaster you would like to steer clear of. Focus on having the editor work properly on the most popular browsers which include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Make sure you do extensive testing and look for the component that explicitly states cross-browser support as one of the features.

Pro Tip:

Also look out for mobile support—be it for an app or web-based. Users are increasingly dependent on their mobile phones!

Ignoring Customisation Possibilities

Using native solutions isn’t always the best option. Without adjusting the editor to your app aesthetics, it can become quite disengaging. Everything from the tools available in the toolbar to your font style, everything should sound and feel like it’s a part of your application.

Solution:

Select an editor with a solid API that can be easily modified. Some hours spent on the necessary modifications can make all the difference.

Forgetting about Performance Tuning

What is worse than no editor at all? An editor that is so slow that users get annoyed! Stuffing your application with lots of features and enhancements in a single application doesn’t help, particularly among users with slower internet connections.

Avoid This:

• Reduce unnecessary features to avoid bloat.
• Decrease object sizes.
• Speed tests under real conditions.

Users will get addicted to your application when the application has an efficient rich text editor!

Neglecting Accessible Content

To put the obvious aside, accessibility should not be viewed as an afterthought, as it has legal implications. Failing to address it creates unique problems, including poor UX for users who have disabilities.

Fix It:

ARIA roles and semantic HTML would be a good start to ensure that your editor is screen reader friendly and high contrast content with keyboard shortcuts.

Forgetting Security Measures

If a rich text editor is not implemented properly, your application can be targeted by anything from spear phishing attempts to user embedding modified scripts and unsafe HTML.

Must-Do:

• Sanitize inputs to remove malicious code.
• Disable unsafe elements like JavaScript execution within the editor.
• Make use of secure components that don’t have exploitable loopholes.

A wee bit of caution and it’ll save untold pain for both you and your users.

Get It Right with Sub-Systems

Avoiding these frequent blunders will result in a more seamless, user-friendly application experience. By focusing on customisation, performance, and security, you can create a rich text editor that stands out for all the right reasons.

Do you need a reliable component to get started? Sub Systems offers top-notch solutions to help you succeed in your next project.