What is @ckeditor/ckeditor5-restricted-editing?
@ckeditor/ckeditor5-restricted-editing is a plugin for CKEditor 5 that allows you to restrict editing to specific parts of the content. This is useful for scenarios where you want to protect certain parts of the document from being modified by users while allowing them to edit other parts.
What are @ckeditor/ckeditor5-restricted-editing's main functionalities?
Enable Restricted Editing Mode
This code initializes the CKEditor with the Restricted Editing Mode plugin enabled. It adds the 'restrictedEditing' button to the toolbar, allowing users to toggle the restricted editing mode.
ClassicEditor.create(document.querySelector('#editor'), { plugins: [ RestrictedEditingMode, ... ], toolbar: [ 'restrictedEditing', ... ] })
Mark Editable Regions
This code marks a specific range in the document as an editable region. Users will be able to edit only within this range when the restricted editing mode is enabled.
editor.execute('restrictedEditingException', { commandParams: { range: editor.model.createRange(editor.model.createPositionAt(editor.model.document.getRoot(), 0), editor.model.createPositionAt(editor.model.document.getRoot(), 5)) } })
Toggle Restricted Editing Mode
This code toggles the restricted editing mode on or off. When enabled, users can only edit the marked editable regions.
editor.execute('restrictedEditing')
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44.0.0 (December 2, 2024)
Release Highlights
We are excited to introduce CKEditor 5 v44.0.0, a release packed with high impact updates designed to enhance your editing experience and simplify access to our premium offers. Here's whatβs new:
π Self-service plans: Simplified access to premium features
We are introducing flexible self-service plans that put you in control with full transparency. Now, you can:
π‘ Important for current users:
If you are upgrading to v44.0.0+, ensure a smooth transition by updating your license keys in the editor, as we implemented a new format of the key. To get the new key, visit the Customer Portal. You can also refer to our license key and activation guide for help with logging in to the portal.
π£ The open-source licensing remains unchanged. However, config.licenseKey
is now a required property in the editor configuration. Use 'GPL'
for installations under the GPL terms. Read more in the update guide.
π Bookmarks: Organize your content with ease
Say hello to Bookmarks, a long-awaited feature that simplifies content navigation within the editor. With this release, you can:
- Add anchors as reference points within text.
- Link to the newly created bookmarks in the editor to navigate to specific locations within complex documents, such as contracts or technical manuals.
π Future updates to Bookmarks and the linking experience are planned for the upcoming releases. Follow progress and share your feedback on GitHub.
β‘ Performance improvements: Faster table rendering
The current release includes another stride towards improving the performance aspect of the editor, this time focusing on how tables are handled in the content. Implemented optimizations have made table rendering 3x faster, with the average load time of a document with a very long, complex tables dropping from around 4.5 seconds to just 1.5 seconds.