XF 2.2 Text editor and attachment manager improvements

Central to the experience of interacting with forum software is the interface through which visitors will create their content. This is usually done through the text editor and attachment manager, so keeping these systems fresh and inspiring is very important to us.

From the outset, XenForo has employed a rich text editor (RTE) to allow visitors to compose their messages in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) interface, so that bold text is shown emboldened, large text is appropriately large etc., rather than working directly with the underlying BB code in order to take the guesswork out of message editing. We've always built a custom implementation on top of what we consider to be the best-in-class tools, and through the life of the XenForo we have already made major switches to completely new libraries twice, moving from TinyMCE to Redactor and then to Froala.

With XenForo 2.2, we have made another major change to our implementation. We continue to build upon Froala, but we have improved every aspect of our system.

We'd love you to read what we've put down here, but if you're pushed for time...

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[kolakube]

The effort put into refining the editor and to even innovate aspects of it just a reminder of how serious a company XenForo is. Thank you for the latest update and can't wait to start writing with the quick insert button!

 

[Radhi]

It's great

 

[Radhi]

If you add these indispensable additions
We are very tired between the additions !!

1. Similar topics
2. Members stars
3. Who is watching the topic
4. Topics evaluation ....

 

[Unique Username]

Hi,

Will there be any changes to how code is displayed? E.g. line numbers, quick copy, title, heightening lines - similar to the addon by CMTV Code.

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main(){
  cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
  return 0;
}

 

[Paul B]

If it's not in the HYS then it's fair to say it's not going to be in 2.2.

 

[Unique Username]

If it's not in the HYS then it's fair to say it's not going to be in 2.2.

Good to know thank you.

 

[delicatebobster]

I would like an option when attaching images to post them as full size by default (dont even show the option to insert image as thumbnail)

 

[KSA]

Good improvement. The current editor sucks on so many levels.
Hopefully we see new features and enhancement to the report system and maybe a portal page?

 

[adamgreenough]

The current one (and latest Froala demo on their homepage) is plagued with reproducible breaking issues on iOS. Would be great if you could verify these are gone: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/major-editor-complaints.171300/

 

[Chris D]

We aren’t able to fix them directly because they are fairly core issues within the editor itself. Many of them have already been reported as bugs.

So generally if the issues still exists in their demo, they will still exist in XF 2.2.

I don’t think it’s correct that nothing has been fixed though. There are a couple of things that feel better to me.

I’m an iOS user myself and do respond to a lot of forum messages on iOS and even in the current version the issues aren’t too bad.

I just hope that iOS 14 doesn’t make things even worse...

 

[Kirby]

I’m an iOS user myself

I am really feeling sorry for you

 

[Chris D]

Don’t. I’m very happy with my device, faults aside.

While I miss some desperately needed features such as push notifications, I’m much happier than I would be with any of the alternatives.

 

[MesterPerfect]

Nice adjustments, please do not make it worse with the possibility of access in screen readers, it is bad by default

 

[cdub]

I’m much happier than I would be with any of the alternatives.

Pixel phones are quite nice FYI

 

[Chris D]

Not blown away by them.

Believe me, I'm actively looking excuses to leave iOS but I'm just not seeing the hardware or software alternatives that I want.

The closest was perhaps the Huawei phones until all of their drama with Google. OnePlus phones interest me but still not really blown away.

Anyway... we digress...

 

[cdub]

To each their own...

But regardless I'm really digging these changes. Will make it much easier formatting posts and articles to look pertry.

Especially the headers.... Google loves them some headers.

Really good stuff guys. Looking forward to trying it out.

 

[Chromaniac]

yeah. i would finally start formatting my longer posts with headers now! used to do it on wordpress. have used bold in the past but this seems more useful!

 

[Paul B]

For what it's worth, adding custom bb codes for headings and hr is already possible.

I had them a long time ago but removed them as they were never used.

 

[Aivaras]

For what it's worth, adding custom bb codes for headings and hr is already possible.

What will happen to the custom BB codes such as [H1] if their tags coincide with the new factory ones?

 

[Paul B]

You would just remove your custom ones as the built in function will take over.