@ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui

What is @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui?

@ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui is a package that provides a set of UI components and utilities for building rich text editors using CKEditor 5. It includes various UI elements like buttons, dropdowns, toolbars, and more, which can be customized and extended to create a tailored editing experience.

What are @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui's main functionalities?

Button

This code demonstrates how to create a simple button using the ButtonView class from @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui. The button is labeled 'Click me' and is appended to the document body.

const ButtonView = require('@ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui').ButtonView;
const button = new ButtonView();
button.set({
  label: 'Click me',
  withText: true
});
button.render();
document.body.appendChild(button.element);

Toolbar

This code shows how to create a toolbar and add a button to it using the ToolbarView class from @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui. The toolbar is then rendered and appended to the document body.

const ToolbarView = require('@ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui').ToolbarView;
const toolbar = new ToolbarView();
toolbar.items.add(button); // Assuming 'button' is a ButtonView instance
toolbar.render();
document.body.appendChild(toolbar.element);

Dropdown

This code demonstrates how to create a dropdown menu using the DropdownView class from @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui. The dropdown button is labeled 'Options' and is appended to the document body.

const DropdownView = require('@ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui').DropdownView;
const dropdown = new DropdownView();
dropdown.buttonView.set({
  label: 'Options',
  withText: true
});
dropdown.render();
document.body.appendChild(dropdown.element);

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README

CKEditor 5 UI framework

This package implements a simple UI framework and CKEditor 5's standard UI library.

Installation

This plugin is part of the ckeditor5 package. Install the whole package to use it.

npm install ckeditor5

Create free account

If you want to check full CKEditor 5 capabilities, sign up for a free non-commitment 14-day trial.

Demo

Check out the editor toolbar demo and block toolbar demo in CKEditor 5 documentation.

Documentation

See the @ckeditor/ckeditor5-ui package page in CKEditor 5 documentation.

License

Licensed under a dual-license model, this software is available under:

• the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later,
• or commercial license terms from CKSource Holding sp. z o.o.

For more information, see: https://ckeditor.com/legal/ckeditor-licensing-options.

Changelog

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 what’s new:

🚀 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:

• Choose the plan that fits your needs, pay only for what you use, and get started instantly with a commitment-free trial.
• Seamlessly manage your license keys, track usage, and more in the new Customer Portal.

💡 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.

📣 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.

🔖 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.

📍 Future updates to Bookmarks and the linking experience are planned for the upcoming releases. Follow progress and share your feedback on GitHub.

⚡ 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.