Limiting options in WYSIWYG "Formats" pulldown

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Last Post: December 31, 2008   (RSS)

By KaboomJk - December 22, 2008

Is there any way to limit what shows up int the "formats" pulldown in the WYSIWYG editor? I'd like to edit it down to just P, H1 and H2.

We want to limit the options for site consistency.

Thanks!

Re: [KaboomJk] Limiting options in WYSIWYG "Formats" pulldown

By Dave - December 22, 2008

Hi KaboomJk,

Yes, you can find the tinymce config options in /lib/wysiwyg.php

And it looks like you can add this option to limit the formats:
http://wiki.moxiecode.com/index.php/TinyMCE:Configuration/theme_advanced_blockformats

Hope that helps!
Dave Edis - Senior Developer
interactivetools.com

Re: [Dave] Limiting options in WYSIWYG "Formats" pulldown

By Deborah - December 27, 2008

A very helpful tip, Dave. Thanks! I tried that out on one of my CMS Builder installs and it works perfectly.

I have found with past experience that some people, if given too many formatting options, may choose to display content in 24-point, all-caps, bold, rainbow colors that can completely "break" the design of the site.

Re: [Deborah] Limiting options in WYSIWYG "Formats" pulldown

By sublmnl - December 30, 2008

Everyone thinks they can do design. even with type!

One downside to removing the WYSIWYG editor controls...
If you have sections you actually want people to have more control over...
you get my drift.
Its kind of all or nothing. Unless you ITools guys have another suggestion.