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How to use wangEditor: setup, config and FAQs

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wangEditor is an open-source web rich text editor that you embed in your own web page or app, so visitors can write formatted text directly in the browser. This guide explains what it is, what the project's README says about it, how to get the source, and who should choose it. By the end you will know what to check before you start integrating it.

wangEditorwangeditor-team/wangEditor · ★ 18.3k · MIT

Quick start

  1. 1Read what it is. Confirm that you need an embeddable editor component, since wangEditor is a developer library rather than an end-user app.
  2. 2Check your stack. Confirm that your project uses plain JavaScript, Vue or React, which the README says are supported.
  3. 3Check prerequisites. Make sure Node.js is installed and check the documentation for the version you need.
  4. 4Clone the repository. Run git clone https://github.com/wangeditor-team/wangEditor to get the source code.
  5. 5Follow the documentation. Use the official docs at https://www.wangeditor.com/ for configuration and integration steps.
  6. 6Test in the demo. Open the demo at https://www.wangeditor.com/demo/ to check that the editor covers the formatting you need.

What wangEditor is and who it is for

According to the README, wangEditor is an open-source Web rich text editor that is ready to use with simple configuration. It is a library for developers who want an editing box inside their own website or app, not a finished end-user application.

The README says it supports plain JavaScript, Vue and React.

  • Developers adding a rich text input to a website
  • Teams using Vue or React who want an embeddable editor
  • Projects that need a simple, quick-to-configure editor

Check the requirements before you start

The project is written in TypeScript and licensed under MIT. The README lists Node.js as a prerequisite but does not state which Node.js version is needed, so check the official documentation for that.

Integration requires writing code. If you have no coding background, wangEditor is not a good fit on its own.

  • Language: TypeScript
  • Licence: MIT
  • Prerequisite: Node.js (version not stated in the README)
  • Coding skills needed to integrate it

Get the source code

The README gives a git clone command for the repository. Run it in the folder where you want the project to live. The full setup and usage steps are in the official documentation, linked from the README at https://www.wangeditor.com/.

git clone https://github.com/wangeditor-team/wangEditor

Use the documentation and demo

The README links to the documentation and a demo page. Read the docs for configuration options and integration with your framework, and open the demo to see the editor's behaviour before you commit to it.

The README also points to the issue tracker for questions and suggestions, and mentions an OpenCollective page for sponsoring the project.

  • Documentation: https://www.wangeditor.com/
  • Demo: https://www.wangeditor.com/demo/
  • Questions and suggestions: https://github.com/wangeditor-team/wangEditor/issues

Know the limits before you commit

The README gives little detail on feature scope. If your project needs specific features, confirm them in the documentation or demo first rather than assuming they exist.

Other editors commonly compared with wangEditor are Quill, TinyMCE, CKEditor and Tiptap. Compare them against your own requirements.

  • Feature scope is not detailed in the README
  • Check your must-have features in the docs or demo
  • Compare with Quill, TinyMCE, CKEditor or Tiptap if needed

What people use it for

  • Adding a rich text box to a comment or content form on a website
  • Putting an editing area inside a Vue or React admin panel
  • Giving users a simple formatted-text input inside a web app

Frequently asked questions

Is wangEditor free to use?

wangEditor is licensed under MIT, as stated in the project's metadata. Read the licence file in the repository to confirm the terms that apply to your project.

What does wangEditor require?

The README lists Node.js as a prerequisite but does not state a version. Check the official documentation at https://www.wangeditor.com/ for the exact requirements.

Does wangEditor work with Vue and React?

The README says wangEditor supports plain JavaScript, Vue and React. Check the documentation for the setup steps for your framework.

Is wangEditor an app I can use directly?

No. It is a library for developers to embed in their own website or app. Non-developers need someone to integrate it.

What are alternatives to wangEditor?

The project's analysis lists Quill, TinyMCE, CKEditor and Tiptap as comparable projects. Compare them against the features your project needs.

Where do I ask a question or report a problem?

The README points to the issue tracker at https://github.com/wangeditor-team/wangEditor/issues for discussing problems and suggestions.

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Our verdict

wangEditor suits developers who want a simple, embeddable rich text editor for plain JavaScript, Vue or React projects. Skip it if you need a finished end-user application, if you need features the README does not describe, or if you cannot write code to integrate it.

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