Using the Blog Post Editor

Using the Blog Post Editor

OpenLuxe's blog editor provides powerful formatting tools to create professional blog posts. Learn to use all its features effectively.

Editor Overview

The editor uses a block-based approach:

• Each paragraph, image, or element is a "block"
• Blocks can be reordered by dragging
• Different block types for different content

Text Formatting

Basic Formatting:

• Bold: Ctrl/Cmd + B
• Italic: Ctrl/Cmd + I
• Underline: Ctrl/Cmd + U
• ~~Strikethrough~~: Available in toolbar

Headings:

• H1: Main title (usually one per post)
• H2: Major sections
• H3: Subsections
• H4: Minor headings

Adding Media

Images:

1. Click the image icon or drag-drop
2. Upload from computer or paste URL
3. Add alt text for accessibility
4. Resize using corner handles

Videos:

1. Click video icon
2. Paste YouTube, Vimeo, or video URL
3. Video embeds automatically
4. Adjust display size

Galleries:

1. Select multiple images
2. Choose gallery layout
3. Set image spacing and style

Lists and Quotes

Bulleted Lists:

• Start with dash or asterisk
• Tab to indent (nested lists)
• Enter twice to exit list

Numbered Lists:

1. Start with number and period
2. Auto-increments
3. Tab for nested levels

Block Quotes:

Great for highlighting testimonials or key points

Links

Adding Links:

1. Select text
2. Click link icon (or Ctrl/Cmd + K)
3. Enter URL
4. Choose "open in new tab" if external

Link Best Practices:

• Use descriptive anchor text
• Check links before publishing
• Use internal links to other posts

Code Blocks

For technical content:

function example() {
    return "formatted code";
}

Select language for syntax highlighting.

Tables

Create data tables:

1. Insert table block
2. Set rows and columns
3. Fill in content
4. Style header row

Saving and Drafts

• Auto-save: Every 30 seconds
• Manual save: Ctrl/Cmd + S
• Drafts: Saved automatically
• Version history: Restore previous versions