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Rich Text Box

With the rich text box, you can apply styles to just part of your text or write using Markdown. This article covers how to use it for long-form content and Studio CMS body text, plus tips for working with text gradients.

With a rich text box, you can apply styles to parts of your text or use Markdown syntax.

It's a great option for long-form content or FAQs where you want to emphasize specific portions of the text.

Rich text boxes are also used to display the body content created in Studio CMS within the editor.

Adding a rich text box

  1. In the navigation menu on the left side of the Design Editor, select the [Add] icon.

  2. Select [RichText] from [Basic].

    Once clicked, a rich text box will be placed on the screen.

Markdown syntax

You can use Markdown syntax in rich text boxes.

For details on the available Markdown syntax, check out the following help article.

Styling rich text

You can edit the design of text within a rich text box, including colors and fonts.

These settings are configured in the [Content] tab of the right panel.

Opening the rich text design settings

  1. Select the rich text box.

  2. Click the [Content] tab in the right panel.

    If the panel is closed, open the right panel first.

Setting colors for rich text

Use the color palette to set colors.

For details on how to configure these settings, see Setting colors with the color palette.

Things to know when using gradients

You can also apply gradient styles to text.

Text with a gradient applied will show the color transition across the entire block.

Settings that can't be combined with text gradients

The following settings aren't available on text boxes with a gradient applied:

  • Text box background color

  • Underline

Also, if a gradient is applied to a list (<ul>, <ol>), the list markers (bullets or numbers) will be hidden.

Animation and browser compatibility

By adding a transition (duration, delay, easing) to a gradient, you can create smooth color changes.

This effect uses the CSS @property rule, which isn't supported in some browsers.

For details on browser support, see "@property" | Can I use... Support tables.

Note on conditional styles

When using a conditional style to transition from "solid color → gradient," the text may briefly appear to disappear.

This is by design and is currently difficult to avoid, so please consider the state changes and visual effects before using it.

Other things to keep in mind

Gradient settings are applied to the entire text block at once.

Be sure to check the live preview or published site to confirm there are no display issues, such as hidden list markers when applied to lists.

Font settings

You can set fonts just like with a regular text box. For details on font settings, see the following help articles.

Applying special styles to parts of your text

You can apply special styles like "bold, italic, strikethrough, underline, and links" to specific parts of your text. The parts with these special styles applied can be selected individually, and their design can be edited from the [Content] tab.

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