Improved Text Editing Features in Thrive Architect
In the latest update to Thrive Architect, we've made some improvements to text editing. Our goal is always to make content and page editing as easy and seamless as possible - while also providing you an absolute powerhouse of features.
Check out the video to see the tweaks and changes we implemented, based on user feedback, to take text editing in WordPress to the next level.
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In summary, the changes are:
- In-line text options like bold, italic, headings, lists etc. now appear in a fixed position at the top of the screen. This is similar to where you're used to seeing such options in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
- Added "Blockquote" as a paragraph style option.
- Text options in the sidebar have been made more compact. Font size, line height and letter spacing are more immediately available with a switch + shared slider interface.
These new changes are available immediately, in the latest version of Thrive Architect. Give them a try and let us know any feedback you have!
Thanks for keeping TA the best WP builder out there!
Thank you, Jose!
Hello! It looks like a comfortable way to edit the text, but I have been having troubles with making my headlines bold using this feature since the update (for the last week). It repeats in all pages. Can you guys please check that? A bit frustrating as I haven’t been able to make a part of my text bold on my sales page.
Hello Daria,
Thank you for your comment! Have you reported this in the support forum? This sounds like a conflict or problem specific to your setup, so it would be best if we can examine it directly on your site.
OK, I will. Thank you.
I just noticed these changes while using Thrive Architect a few days and they’re great. Much better user experience while editing text. Thank you!
Thank you, Mark!
Another very welcome set of improvements – thanks, Shane.
What I would also love is a Thrive Architect implementation of the ‘copy formatting paintbrush’ that you see in MS Word and Google Docs:
http://cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Copy-Formatting-in-Microsoft-word-4.jpg
At the bottom left, I would like to suggest that you move the selection bar (three dots, view, page ,setup save button) UPWARD just an ever so slight amount.
Reason: The three dots that are used extensively by most sit virtually on the top edge of a desktop taskbar that runs the full width of the screen. I realize auto-hide by the user is an option, but also a visual annoyance, this was one of the first issues I noticed when TA was released. We are talking about raising it like an eight of an inch. This is one of those items that annoys everybody, but gets verbalized by almost nobody. –Best, HG
Hello Harvey,
Can you explain what the issue is caused by this? I ask because the way I use Thrive Architect, the “more” icon is indeed right above the task bar, but I’ve not had any problems because of that, so far.
Not everyone is super skillful. Some are young, some are old, some are fat, etc. With the taskbar showing on a 24″, 1920×1080, it is so close, that it is what less precision persons like myself and many others have to “slow down”, to be sure and hit it, and not the taskbar. (It’s just an idea.)
–Best
I see what you mean. Thank you for explaining. We’ll see if we can change this without interfering with the rest of the user interface.
Shane, thank you for latest changes. I use them a lot on most of my websites!
That’s great to hear, Irena. :)
Thats an very nice update. Thank you Shane!
Will there soon be a feature to choose the text-alignment for mobile devices (Responsive) separately?
Best regards,
David
Hello David,
You can already set different alignments responsively, but it has to be done on the block level. E.g. you set the alignment on the content box or background section, not inline on the text. That’s a limitation that comes from the way CSS works.
Shane,
These changes are a great addition! Docking the editing toolbar to the top of the text window is a big help! :-)
One thing from the native WP editing toolbar I *really miss* is the “symbol” button! My articles are of a tutorial nature — and consequently text-heavy — so I frequently use “en” & “em” dashes and now my only option is to use two single dashes (–) in sequence.
I’m a PC-user (laptop) but iOS user for everything mobile… Which is interesting because as of iOS 11, when two single dashes are typed in sequence, iOS auto-converts them to the common “en” dash!
It’s great, but Architect doesn’t play well (as I have experimented quite a bit) with “touch” devices (my ASUS laptop included! ????) so it’s just too time-intensive to use iOS strictly for entering these dashes! ;-) LoL!
Really hope there can be some sort of solution to adding the “symbol” button on the new text editing bar. :-)
Thanks for everything you and your incredible team accomplish!
Thank you for your feedback, Karen. Maybe we can add something that makes adding such symbols easier, yes. I’ll have a think about it.
Thank you! That used to drive me nuts.
Glad to know that this is a good improvement for you.
Very good improvements (we already were waiting for ;-)
Thank you, good job – as usual!
Thank you, Michael.
Very nice! I’ve been using this new UI and loving it. One question though: How can I change the default list item marker when using a list? Should I do it with CSS or there a setting somewhere? Thanks for all your great work!
Thanks for your comment, John. The list item marker is determined by your theme. In most cases, you’d have to change it via CSS, yes.
This is a much needed update. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve cursed (under my breath of course) about the options hovering over things in thrive, so then you can’t reach them.
This is not just in text, this is in many functions. If you could address this across the board that would be awesome.
Thank you for this update, greatly needed.
Thank you for your comment, Patrick. Can you please tell me what other instances there are of stuff hovering over elements you want to edit or select?
Wonderful – thank you – I can see clearly now ))smiles
Thank you for your comment, Stephen. :)
I really like the top bar in-line text edit feature. I may have had occasional issues with the editor options getting in the way.
I also like the changes to the side bar area.
I appreciate all that you guys do for us!
Thanks.
Thank you! Glad to know that you like the new changes we made here.
This is excellent … Very appreciated.
Super idea to move the text formatting up on top. You are right – the old formatting menu was often in my way, when editing.
Thanks
Jacob
Thank you for your feedback, Jacob!
Thanks, Shane!!
Is there a good way to float an image yet? If I wanted to outset a pull quote or a figure, it looks like the only way to do it is by breaking the text block and inserting columns — is there a better way that’s not apparent yet?
Hello John,
I generally recommend using columns, yes. There’s a very short tutorial video here that shows the different options and why I recommend columns.
Wow!!
YAY! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Robin. :)
Check your support tickets
We always do.
Nice additions Shane. The text editor was a bit of a pain sometimes due to overlapping so this is great. Cheers
Glad to hear that you like these improvements!
An excellent addition, thanks.
Glad you like the update, Paul!
Just have one thing to say about this addition Shane.
BRILLIANT!
It really is a great move forward to the application.
What I really like is that you all listen to feedback and then deliver the goods.
Thanks very much for a fantastic aid to doing what we all enjoy doing.
Thank you very much, David!
Nice! I was struggling a bit now and then with the text options hovering over the part of text that I was editing. This is a welcome change in the interface!
Glad to hear that this is a welcome change for you as well, Michiel.
Thanks for this improvement! In some cases it was so annoying to select elements under the old popup text editing tool.
Thanks for your comment, Baris!
Excellent. Much needed
Thank you, Jesse!
Have you made word wrap around images any easier? I find this tricky.
We’re working on an improvement to make that easier as well, yes. :)
Really like the new text editor update. Thanks for listening Thrive team. It’s those small things that make a big difference. ;)
Thank you, Ed!
Thank you, thank you , thank you!! These updates to Thrive Architect make text editing so much easier. I found the floating editor quite annoying sometimes – love the way it’s locked to the top of the screen! Thrive Themes just keeps getting better – love your work ;-)
That’s great to hear. Thank you, Megan. :)
This is great. My text was always getting covered. You guys rock.
Glad you like the changes, John!
Hi Shane,
I really like the changes. I think it’s especially cool how you guys combined the slider options to help scale down the interface a bit. Nice job!
Thank you for your feedback, David!
Very Nice!! you made some very good improvements.
Thank you, Joseph!
Ohmygod, it’s like you guys can read my mi- no wait, it’s like I busted your balls on this on three or four separate posts AND the forum, and you actually listened and then went and did your thing. Very smart, and much appreciated.
This is why I stay with Thrive and promote your products every chance I get.
Now, since all it takes is asking, can we get a sneak peek at the new theme? :)
Oh no… we gave it away in a webinar, didn’t we? Does this mean people are catching on to the fact that we can’t actually read minds? What have I done… :D
Text edit bar docked at the top of the window is great. It’s nice to see changes coming out that improve workflow and content creation.
Thank you, Kathryn!
Yes. This is great improvement. Thanks for that.
However, being used to something like Word or Google docs, does not necessarily mean it is user friendly. The changes on left are great, however the toolbar on top, I find too far. Of course being far is better than hiding the text as before.
I would do 2 improvements:
1. I would make an option for the left toolbar to auto hide.
2. I would make the top toolbar drag-able & with options to dock it to
left & right vertically & to bottom as well.
Thanks again for the great features & improvements.
Thank you for your suggestion, Ahrale!
Love the simplicity and placement! Thanks Shane for the improvement!
Geo.
Glad you like it, George!
Great job. It’s great to see a company always looking to improve and not resting on the current state.
Thank you, Andrew!
Nice work, like it!
Thank you!
Thanks Shane. I’ve been using the new text editor for a few days now. Takes some getting used to but is better – simpler and easier to use.
Thank you for your comment, Kristy! I’m happy to know that you prefer the new interface after getting used to it.
Putting the text tool bar on top is great! It was driving me crazy as it kept getting in the way when I’m editing content in the text box.
I have submitted a request for this, I’m looking forward to markdown capability for text input.
Thank you for your comment!
At this time, we don’t have any plans to implement markdown.
I thought I was only me experiencing the issues with the text toolbar being in the way. Also the sliding bar implementation is great, no more wasting time changing font size one by one. Great work Thrive Themes!
Thank you for your comment, Samuel! Glad to know that you like the changes we made. :)
Thank you for docking that format box. The hover was extremely annoying, especially when working collaboratively with others.
Thank you for your feedback, Paul!
I would save BRILLIANT but that would be a massive understatement. Your continual development of Thrive Architect makes in the greatest powerhouse since wordpress.
Thank you very much, Bob! Much appreciated.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I noticed this the other day. This is one of those seemingly little things that made a BIG difference to me. Thanks.
Same for me Robert. Pleasant surprise. It was very annoying most of the time previously. Thanks Thrive team.
Thank you, Robert! I’m happy to hear this makes a big difference for you.
Great changes and thanks for going over each item and what it does.
Thank you for your feedback, Ron!
The previous version did cover the text and could be annoying so great changes.
Thank you, Alan!
Love that the top option bar isn’t in my way now. I was frustrating.
Thank you for your comment. Glad to know that you’re in favor of the new interface as well.
Great enhancement. Now if it were that easy to edit opt-in forms that would be awesome.
Thank you for your comment, Bob.
Can you tell me more about what you’d like to edit. What changes would you like to make to an opt-in form that you’re currently finding difficult?
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU!
That text editor was always getting in the way. Much, much better. Thank you for listening to your users!
You’re very welcome, Matt. I’m happy to see you like the changes so much. :)
Thanks. This makes the interface cleaner and the text floater was a hassle. Much appreciated.
Good to know that you like the changes we made, Dale. Thanks for your comment!
@shane – Just keeps getting better and better…. it’s the little things that make a BIG difference!
I am so happy about to decision to be “Powered by Thrive” in so many ways, what’s more, so are all the people in my circle of influence… it’s a pleasure to recommend and use for client satisfaction.
Thank you for your comment, Mark! That’s very encouraging to hear. :)
Nice change. I like it!
Thank you, Joan!
Used new text editing today. LOVE it! I zipped through my posting without swearing. LOL Thank you
Thank you for your feedback, Sande.
Nice! Smart!
Awesome update, noticed it yesterday itself.
SUGGESTION: Is it possible to load a “color profile” and content templates from a file.
I have many websites using thrive, and I have to manually create my favorite colors and content templates on each one of them.
Amazing stuff, Thrive. Not only do you produce the best CRO themes and plugins but you keep on improving them on and on.
Perfect, thanks!
Thank you! Good work!
I have a question: If I made a link inside text, How can I set Hover effect for that link?
NNice simple improvements, so important for user readability, thanks, Shane & team
A great improvement on an already great Thrive Architect
The good just keeps getting better. Thank you Shane and your team.
This is so much better… The floating option bars has been a bit of an annoyance for me in the past. This is now solved in a very nice and elegant way. And even better, the new options in the sidebar take text editing to the next step. Keep up the good work!
Hello! I used this last week and it was excellent!
Do you have any advice for someone who is writing in Google Docs to easily import into TA?
Great addition. The floating text option staying at the top, will be useful.
Hello,
Good update! Also, I want to know when can expect a new topic?
This is so much better! Thank you! Will there be a way to install new fonts that aren’t already part of the library coming soon?
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your comment. Currently, custom fonts are on the roadmap, but we don’t have an estimated date for them yet, sorry.
Love it, thanks Shane. At first I thought I’d lost the text editor but then discovered it’s new location and functions. I love Thrive Architect.
Thank you, Michael!
There should be a way to set the elements back to their defaults (for example the line spacing or font size) if you don’t like the last adjustment you just made.
And indeed there is. To do this, just click on “clear all formatting” link in the text options in the sidebar.
Awesome, thanks!!
Glad you like the update, Jason. :)
Shane, the amazing Thrive Themes Team has a way of making the best, even better, outstanding! Totally appreciate every single minute of it…
Thank you very much, Joe!
Very helpful improvement, less distraction means the mind can concentrate better when writing.
I’m glad you like the update, David. :)
Looks awesome! Thank you so much! I am glad that text will be easier to work with from now on.
Thank you, Elizabeth. It’s great to know that you like the new version of text editing. :)
Superb, we now have the blockquote feature back working, without having to use a wordpress element. Good update, thanks.
Love it!
Thank you. Having the editing menu at the top helps immensely. Today I kept experiencing entire paragraphs changing when I had only highlighted a single phrase. It happened repeatedly. I hope it was an aberrant happening rather than a norm.
I’m glad to know you like these changes we made. :)
Well done and Thanks…
Thanks so much
You’re very welcome. :)
Guys, how to edit/change the spacing between inside the paragraphs and not letters?
How do I decrease the spacing between lines of text inside paragraphs in the whole website?
Hello Yarik,
What you’re looking for is called “line height”. If you want to change it across your entire site, go to Appearance -> Customize and find the line height setting in the font settings.
Is there a way to type superscript and subscript on thrive Architect yet?
No. But if you paste text that contains subscript or superscript, it will work in Thrive Architect.