Lesson 1 — Overview of the RTE in TYPO3
Prerequisites and goals
Prerequisites
Theoretical prerequisites
This lesson assumes that you already know the following:
- The basics and importance of TypoScript in TYPO3
- How to set up Page templates using TypoScript
- The process of creating website navigation, including menus and breadcrumbs, using TypoScript
- The basics of configuring Backend Layouts in TYPO3
- The concept and usage of Page TsConfig
- The concept and usage of User TsConfig
Practical prerequisites
Before you start this lesson, please have the following things ready:
- Setted up Page templates using TypoScript in a TYPO3 environment
- Created website navigation elements such as menus and breadcrumbs using TypoScript
- Configured and applied Backend Layouts to TYPO3 pages
- Implemented and customized Page TsConfig settings
- Implemented and customized User TsConfig settings
- Applied TypoScript to enhance the functionality and layout of TYPO3 pages
Goals
Theoretical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should know the following:
- Understand the purpose and core functionality of the Rich Text Editor (RTE) in TYPO3
- Master the concept of content editing workflow using the RTE interface
- Learn about the different toolbar components and their specific functions
- Understand how the RTE integrates with TYPO3's content management system
Practical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should have completed the following:
- Successfully navigate and use the basic RTE interface in TYPO3
- Create and edit content using various RTE formatting options and tools
- Demonstrate proficiency in using common RTE features like text styling, lists, and tables
- Apply proper content formatting techniques using the RTE toolbar