# Rich Text Editor: Story Editing Experience

Source: https://support.exposure.co/en/articles/4456346-rich-text-editor-story-editing-experience/

## **Features**

The story editor includes a floating toolbar with formatting options:  
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## **Text Formatting**

-   **Bold, Italic, Underline, Strike-through** — Standard text formatting
    
-   **Text Size** — Choose from small, normal, large, or huge text sizes
    
-   **Font Family** — Switch between Serif, Sans-serif, or Monospace fonts
    
-   **Text & Background Colors** — Add color highlights to emphasize key text
    
-   **Clear Formatting** — Remove all formatting from selected text with one click
    

## **Links**

-   **Standard Links** — Add hyperlinks to any text
    
-   **Button Links** — Create styled call-to-action buttons within your story
    

## **Lists**

-   **Ordered Lists** — Numbered lists for sequential content
    
-   **Bulleted Lists** — Unordered lists for grouped items
    

## **Media**

-   **Inline Images** — Insert images directly within your text

## **How It Works**

1.  **Enter Edit Mode** — Click “Edit Story” on any of your stories
    
2.  **Select Text** — Highlight the text you want to format
    
3.  **Use the Toolbar** — The floating bubble toolbar appears above your selection
    
4.  **Apply Formatting** — Click any toolbar button to apply that style
    
5.  **Save Your Story** — Click “Preview” or “Publish” to save your changes
    

## **Adding Links**

To add a link:

1.  Select the text you want to link
    
2.  Click the link icon in the toolbar
    
3.  Enter your URL (e.g., `https://exposure.co`)
    
4.  Press Enter or click away to apply
    

To create a styled button link:

1.  Select your text
    
2.  Click the button link icon (square with arrow)
    
3.  Enter your URL
    
4.  The link appears as a styled button
    

## **Adding Inline Images**

To insert images within your story text:

1.  Place your cursor where you want the image
    
2.  Click the image icon in the toolbar
    
3.  Select an image from your computer
    
4.  The image is inserted at your cursor position
    

## **Footnotes Editor**

The footnotes section at the bottom of your story uses a streamlined editor with essential options: bold, italic, links, and clear formatting.

## **Plan Availability**

The rich text editor is available on all Exposure plans:

-   **Free** — Full access to all formatting features
    
-   **Pro** — Full access to all formatting features
    
-   **Business** — Full access to all formatting features
    

## **Tips & Best Practices**

-   **Keep it simple** — Let your photography be the star
    
-   **Use headings sparingly** — One or two size changes per story is usually enough
    
-   **Consistent fonts** — Stick to one font family per story for a polished look
    
-   **Button links** — Great for calls-to-action like “View Gallery” or “Shop Now”
    
-   **Clear formatting** — If text looks strange, select it and click the eraser icon to reset
    

## **Compatibility**

Stories created with previous versions of the editor display correctly. The editor handles existing content while providing formatting capabilities for edits.

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## Need help?

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