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# Configure a field editor for the HTML field

# Configure a field editor for the HTML field {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure HTML fields to use
TinyMCE or the legacy htmlArea editor. The TinyMCE editor provides better stability and more editing functions than the legacy htmlArea editor.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

There are two options for HTML editors:

* TinyMCE: A field that displays text as readers would see it on the screen. TinyMCE is the default editor.
* htmlArea: The legacy editor, which offers a more basic interface as well as a mode that shows only HTML markup.  
  Note:  
  htmlArea only works in Core UI, not configurable workspace.
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem PropertiesUI Properties.
2. Locate the HTML field editor to use property (glide.ui.html.editor).
3. Select TinyMCE or htmlArea.
4. Select Save.
* **[Configuring system properties for TinyMCE HTML editor](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bbnZu5m_HuakYjftfS9Gug)**   
  There are multiple system properties that are used to configure the behaviour of the HTML editor field type. Learn about the system properties available in the TinyMCE rich text editor.
* **[Configuring plugins for the TinyMCE HTML editor](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/I7oelvLK2XLei7lp8aGDeQ#configuring-plugins-for-TinyMCE-HTML-editor)**   
  The TinyMCE HTML editor is a powerful, flexible, and customizable rich text editor. You can configure and extend the editor by using plugins.
* **[Configure the HTML toolbar](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hOM_e0e5mzDIIOK7Q8L30Q)**   
  Configure which buttons are available on the HTML toolbar.
* **[Configuring the TinyMCE toolbar via Dictionary attributes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/KCocOD2XzdADUuQGSs0zkg#tinymce)**   
  You can configure the TinyMCE HTML editor for a specific table by configuring the dictionary attributes.

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