What is meant by WYSIWYG editor?
A "WYSIWYG editor" stands for "What You See Is What You Get" and refers to an editor that allows users to see content exactly as it will appear after publishing or printing during the editing process. In other words, the layout and formatting of the content in the editor precisely match the final appearance of the document or webpage.
Typical functions of software in the "WYSIWYG editor" domain are:
- Real-time editing: The software allows for direct editing of text, images, tables, and other content within the editor window, with changes immediately visible.
- Formatting tools: The software provides a variety of formatting tools such as fonts, font sizes, colors, alignments, styles, bullets, and numbering to customize content as needed.
- Drag-and-drop functionality: The software enables easy addition and arrangement of elements such as images, videos, links, and widgets through simple drag-and-drop actions.
- Templates and layouts: The software offers pre-designed templates and layouts for various types of documents or webpages to expedite the editing process and achieve professional results.
- Media integration: The software allows for the integration of multimedia content such as images, videos, audio files, and Flash animations within the editor.
- Responsive design: The software supports responsive design, allowing users to optimize content for different screen sizes and device types.
- File upload and management: The software enables file uploading and management of media libraries directly within the editor window.
- Preview functionality: The software provides a preview function, allowing users to see how their content will appear on different output devices or in various browsers.
- Markup view: The software allows users to switch between the WYSIWYG view and the markup view to directly edit HTML or other markup code.