--- title: "Rich Text Editor Component" slug: "rich-text-editor-component" updated: 2025-12-04T19:23:55Z published: 2025-12-04T19:23:55Z canonical: "docs.unqork.io/rich-text-editor-component" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.unqork.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Rich Text Editor Component UDesignerClassic Designer The **Rich Text Editor component** is an interactive [component](/v1/docs/module-builder-component-library) for rich text content. This component lets your end-users input and format rich text content like modern word processor tools. Additionally, the Rich Text Editor component lets you do the following: - Format and style text. - Spell-check content. - Paste content from external sources, including Microsoft Word. - Add images. - Maximize the Editor window for full-screen viewing. ### Supported Fonts The Rich Text Editor component retains some font types when you copy and paste from an external source into the component in Express View. After pasting text into the component, confirm the font by clicking the ![Rich Text Editor Source Icon](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Source_Icon.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) Source button in Express View: The Rich Text Editor supports the following fonts: | Arial | Courier New | Georgia | Tahoma | Trebuchet MS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Calibri | EB Garamond | Lucida Sans Unicode | Times New Roman | Verdana | You'll find the Rich Text Editor component in the [Display & Layout](/v1/docs/display-layout) group to the left of the [Module Builder](/v1/docs/introduction-to-the-module-builder). To learn more about the Rich Text Editor's settings,Check below: ## Display Settings ### Field Text | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Label Text** | Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. User-friendly labels make your module more accessible. Keep labels short and descriptive (a word or two) using title case. For longer entries, use sentence case. | ### Default State Options | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Hide Field** | Displays or hides the component from view. Setting Hide Field to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)** hides the component in Express View. Setting it to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)** displays the component. The component is always visible in the Module Builder. By default, Hide Field is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor's Display settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/display_thumb_350_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/display(16).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) ### Formatting | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Hide Toolbar in Express** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the Editor's toolbar is hidden from the end-user in Express View. This setting is useful when you want to display read-only content to the end-user. By default, this setting is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Display Content as Text** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the **Default Content** field displays in the component's configuration window. Content entered in this field displays to the end-user. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the **Reference Content** feature available. By default, this setting is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Default Content** | This field offers a semi-WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) content editor. Built to look like a word processor, this editor lets you create, edit, and format your content. Text in this field does not display in the Module Builder canvas. Instead, Preview the module to see the text. This setting is available when you set the **Display Content as Text** toggle to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | | **Reference Content** | This field lets you reference content from other components. To reference content, choose the Property ID of the referenced component and give it an alias. Then, reference that alias in the Editor. To work, you must surround your alias in curly braces. For example, `{{Name}}`. Where you entered the alias, the end-user will see the referenced content. This setting is available when you set the **Display Content as Text** toggle to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | ### Input Behavior | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Input Behavior** | Controls how end-users interact with the component. Choose from the following options: - **Enable User Input**: Allow end-users to view and enter data in this field. - **Disable User Input**: Prevents end-users from entering data in the field, but lets them view it. In the Module Builder, the field’s background displays as gray. In Express View, when end-users hover over the field, their cursor displays with a **prohibited** symbol. - **Read Only - Legacy**: Prevents end-users from entering data and replaces the field with the component’s data value. If no value is provided, the component displays `None`. | ## Data Settings ### Data Storage | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | Store Data in Database | The Store Data in Database setting affects how data persists through your application. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, Unqork stores values entered into the field to the database (server-side submission). This occurs in three scenarios: - Navigating between Panels in a Navigation component. On navigation between pages (Panels), the component’s value saves to the database. - Triggering a module save event using a Button component with an Action Type of Save. - Navigating between screens of a workflow. On navigation between screens, the component’s value saves to the database. > [!NOTE] > By default, workflows persist data from all fields in the client-side submission when navigating between screens. However, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled store in the server-side submission. Set the toggle to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)** when you don’t want to store the values from this field in the database. > [!NOTE] > When using a Plug-In to remote execute a module, ensure data moving between modules is persistent. You can optionally enable Store Data in Database for components in the source module. But any components in the API module whose values are included in an API response must have Store Data in Database enabled. When a component’s data is not persistent, the data isn't included in an API call's response. So, Plug-Ins or external services requesting data from the API module can't receive non-persistent data in the response. > [!TIP] > Store Data in Database also affects what data is tracked using Unqork’s built-in tracker. When the **Enable Tracker** and **Track Value** toggles are set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)** in Module Settings, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled are tracked. By default, the Store Data in Database toggle is set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor's Data settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/data_thumb_350_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/data(10).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) ## Validation Settings ### Input Required | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Required** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user must enter a value in the component's visible fields. When set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**, the input is optional. By default, Required is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Error Message** | A custom error message that displays below a required field. The error message displays when the end-user tries to save or submit the module without completing the required field. | [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor's Validation settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/validation_thumb_350_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/validation(11).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) ## Adding a Rich Text Editor Component For this example, leave the content field blank for your end-user to edit. You want the end-user to enter their cover letter as part of an application process. These instructions assume that you have an open module saved with a title. 1. In the Module Builder, drag and drop a **R****ich Text Editor** component onto your canvas. 2. In the Property ID, enter **rteCoverLetter**. 3. In the Label Text field, enter `Cover Letter`. 4. Click **Save Component**. 5. **Save** your module. Preview your module in Express View and to view the following functionality: [![A static image of the configured Rich Text Editor component in Express View.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Complete_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE%20Complete.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) The **Rich Text Editor component** is an interactive [component](/v1/docs/module-builder-component-library) for rich text content. You can use the component in the following ways: - To give your end-users a familiar tool to input and format rich text content. - To easily create and format rich text content in the Module Builder. Then, display that content as read-only content in Express View. The Rich Text Editor component lets you do the following: - Format and style text. - Spell-check content. - Paste content from external sources, including Microsoft Word. - Add images. - Maximize the Editor window for full-screen viewing. The Rich Text Editor also has a **Read Only Content View** setting. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, you can use the Rich Text Editor component to display formatted text instead of writing out HTML using a Content or HTML Element component. If you're not familiar with HTML, you can use the Rich Text Editor component as a display component. ### Supported Fonts If the Rich Text Editor component supports a specific font, it retains it when you copy and paste from an external source into the component in Express View. After pasting text into the component, you can confirm the font by clicking the ![Rich Text Editor Source Icon](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Source_Icon.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) Source button in Express View: The Rich Text Editor supports the following fonts: | Arial | Courier New | Georgia | Tahoma | Trebuchet MS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Calibri | EB Garamond | Lucida Sans Unicode | Times New Roman | Verdana | You'll find the Rich Text Editor component in the [Display & Layout](/v1/docs/display-layout) group to the left of the [Module Builder](/v1/docs/introduction-to-the-module-builder). To learn more about the Rich Text Editor's settings,Check below: ## Display Panel [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor component's Display settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Display_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE%20Display.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) #### Field Text | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Label Text** | Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. User-friendly labels make your module more accessible. Keep labels short and descriptive (a word or two) using title case. For longer entries, use sentence case. | #### Default State Options | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Disable User Input** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, end-users cannot interact with or edit the Express View's input field or element. When end-users hover over the field, their cursor changes to alert them to the status change. By default, Disable User Input is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Hide Field** | Displays or hides the component from view. Setting Hide Field to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)** hides the component in Express View. Setting it to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)** displays the component. The component is always visible in the Module Builder. By default, Hide Field is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | #### Formatting | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Hide Toolbar in Express** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the Editor's toolbar is hidden from the end-user in Express View. This setting is useful when you want to display read-only content to the end-user. By default, this setting is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Read Only Content View** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the **Default Content** field displays in the component's configuration window. Content entered in this field displays as read-only to the end-user. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the **Reference Content** feature available. By default, this setting is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Default Content** | This field offers a semi-WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) content editor. Built to look like a word processor, this editor lets you create, edit, and format your content. Entering content into the editor and setting the component as read-only makes the content user-facing. If you don't set the component as read-only, the end-user has a blank content field to edit in Express View. This setting is available when you set Read Only Content View to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | | **Reference Content** | This field lets you reference content from other components. To reference content, choose the Property ID of the referenced component and give it an alias. Then, reference that alias in the Editor. To work, you must surround your alias in curly braces. For example, {{Name}}. Where you entered the alias, the end-user will see the referenced content. This setting is available when you set Read Only Content View to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | ## Data Panel [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor component's Data settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Data_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE%20Data.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) #### Data Storage | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | Store Data in Database | The Store Data in Database setting affects how data persists through your application. When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, Unqork stores values entered into the field to the database (server-side submission). This occurs in three scenarios: - Navigating between Panels in a Navigation component. On navigation between pages (Panels), the component’s value saves to the database. - Triggering a module save event using a Button component with an Action Type of Save. - Navigating between screens of a workflow. On navigation between screens, the component’s value saves to the database. > [!NOTE] > By default, workflows persist data from all fields in the client-side submission when navigating between screens. However, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled store in the server-side submission. Set the toggle to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)** when you don’t want to store the values from this field in the database. > [!NOTE] > When using a Plug-In to remote execute a module, ensure data moving between modules is persistent. You can optionally enable Store Data in Database for components in the source module. But any components in the API module whose values are included in an API response must have Store Data in Database enabled. When a component’s data is not persistent, the data isn't included in an API call's response. So, Plug-Ins or external services requesting data from the API module can't receive non-persistent data in the response. > [!TIP] > Store Data in Database also affects what data is tracked using Unqork’s built-in tracker. When the **Enable Tracker** and **Track Value** toggles are set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)** in Module Settings, only values from fields with Store Data in Database enabled are tracked. By default, the Store Data in Database toggle is set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**. | ## Validation Panel [![A static image displaying the Rich Text Editor component's Validation settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Validation_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE%20Validation.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) #### Input Required | Setting | Description | | --- | --- | | **Required** | When set to ![A toggle switch indicating an on/off state for a user interface element.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(ON)**, the end-user must enter a value in the component's visible fields. When set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**, the input is optional. By default, Required is set to ![A toggle switch in the 'on' position, indicating an active setting or feature.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Group 2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) **(OFF)**. | | **Error Message** | A custom error message that displays below a required field. The error message displays when the end-user tries to save or submit the module without completing the required field. | ## Adding a Rich Text Editor Component For this example, leave the content field blank for your end-user to edit. You want the end-user to enter their cover letter as part of an application process. These instructions assume that you have an open module saved with a title. 1. In the Module Builder, drag and drop a **R****ich Text Editor** component onto your canvas. 2. In the Property ID, enter **rteCoverLetter**. 3. In the Label Text field, enter `Cover Letter`. 4. Click **Save & Close**. 5. **Save** your module. Preview your module in Express View to view the following functionality: [![A static image of the configured Rich Text Editor component in Express View.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE_Complete_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/RTE%20Complete.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T00%3A56%3A18Z&se=2026-11-15T01%3A56%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=J5r%2BJXTN9vTPWY8U9PLwwRyVoZnk3%2BysN1kPdalfnW4%3D) ## Resources - [Modify the Rich Text Editor component using the toolbar settings](/v1/docs/component-toolbar-settings). - [HTML Component](/v1/docs/html-element-component). - [Text Area Component](/v1/docs/text-area-component). - [Text Field Component](/v1/docs/text-field-component). - [Get help in the Community Hub](https://community.unqork.com/search?q=rte). Rich text is text that supports various types of formatting, like images and colors. End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product. Express View is how your end-user views your application. Express View also lets you preview your applications to test your configuration and view the styling. This is also the view your end-users will see when interacting with your application. After configuring a module, click Preview in the Module Builder to interact with the module in Express View. End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product. A Property ID is the unique field ID used by Unqork to track and link components in your module. Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field.