First Steps with Tiptap
Last updated October 7, 2023
Introduction
Congratulations on installing Tiptap! Now, it’s time to dive into the exciting world of this innovative text editor. This article is crafted to guide you through the initial steps of setting up and using Tiptap, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience as you explore its rich features and capabilities.
Key Objectives
- Setting up a basic Tiptap editor.
- Exploring the user interface and features.
- Creating and editing content.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create a New File
- Create a new HTML/JS file in your project directory where you’ll integrate the Tiptap editor.
- Import Tiptap
- Import Tiptap core and any additional extensions you installed. For example: import { Editor } from '@tiptap/core'; import StarterKit from '@tiptap/starter-kit';
- Initialize the Editor - Initialize a new Tiptap editor instance, and pass in the extensions you’d like to use. const editor = new Editor({ content: '', extensions: [ StarterKit, ], });
- Render the Editor - Render the editor to the DOM. You can create a div in your HTML where the editor will be mounted. <div id="editor"></div> And then render the editor to this div. editor.mount('#editor');
- Explore the UI
- Familiarize yourself with the user interface, explore the available features, and understand how to navigate the editor.
- Create Content
- Start creating content. Type text, insert images, and explore the formatting options available through the extensions you’ve installed.
- Save Content (Optional)
- Implement a feature to save the content created in the editor to a file or database, ensuring that users’ work is preserved.
Conclusion
Embarking on your first steps with Tiptap unveils a world of intuitive, interactive, and collaborative text editing. With the foundational knowledge acquired, you’re well-equipped to explore deeper functionalities, customize the editor, and create a unique, user-friendly text editing experience. Happy coding!
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