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

Learning resources

Teacher's instructions

Student's instructions