The new content editor is a massive step backwards in functionality
We have found that the recently "updated" content editor has been a massive step backwards in terms of its functionality and flexibility of use.
We have already logged a support ticket with Membes outlining our concerns as an association. The following is some of what we raised, in addition to a few other issues that have come up as we've tried to update or add content on our website since it was introduced. And this list is by no means exhaustive.
> no button to add <DIV> tags for layout and styling options - we used this feature extensively in the old content editor to layout containers, rows, columns, responsive layouts, images, etc.
> no button to easily add a <hr> tag - a basic dividing line
> no pop-up modal dialogue boxes that provide easy HTML/CSS styling options such as Classes and IDs, that can be used on Links, Images, Tables, Text, Paragraphs
> the Image Insert settings don't seem to format images correctly, in particular with email templates when viewed in an email client such as Outlook
> the editor window itself isn't big enough, and even when you resize it using the handle at the bottom right, it reverts back to the original size as soon as you click on something
> there's no easy way to change link settings - eg. open in a new window vs open in same window
We understand a lot of this can still be done within the HTML code in the Source window (which is the response we received from our support ticket), but this was not the case with the previous content editor, and editing the raw HTML code can be extremely problematic and prone to errors.
We find it difficult to believe we are the only ones with this experience? Has anyone else had issues with trying to edit/layout their website and email content with the new content editor?
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01 May
Membes AdminHi David,
Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback.
I understand your frustration regarding pop-up modal no longer being available to edit classes etc and not being able to change link settings. Unfortunately this is something that is outside of our control as this function has been removed by the developer of the content editor.
As with the pop-up modal, the developer has changed the insert image process, however, I will flag your concerns around the image formatting with our technical team to see if there is anything we can change.
Regarding the size of the edit window and toolbar buttons for dividers, divs etc we will investigate and see if it is possible to bring these into the new editor.
Thanks again for the feedback,
Lauren
Membes Support