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Switching the Editor Mode

Learn how to switch between the WYSIWYG and legacy HTML editors in HelpDocs, and how to prettify HTML code. HTML Blocks are the recommended alternative.

Taylor
Updated by Taylor
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When writing articles in HelpDocs you can choose whether to write in the Block editor or HTML. By default, articles start in WYSIWYG mode.

πŸŒ… The HTML Editor is legacy and no longer being developed. We don't recommend using it. Instead, use an HTML Block, which give you the same flexibility without the downsides.

Changing the Editor Mode

This section is here for reference only. Since the HTML Editor is legacy, we recommend sticking with the WYSIWYG editor and HTML Blocks for anything custom.
  1. Head to your article
  2. Click the β‹― More button at the top right
  3. Click Editor, then HTML editor
  4. Click Confirm switch to HTML editor
Save any changes before switching modes to avoid losing work. Switching between modes might change content in unexpected ways, and since this is legacy functionality, it won't be improved going forward.

Prettifying in HTML Mode

If you do find yourself in the legacy HTML Editor, here's how to keep your code looking tidy.

  1. Make sure you're in HTML mode
  2. Click the β‹― More button
  3. Click Prettify HTML ✨

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