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openWYSIWYG - Free Open Source WYSIWYG Editor
openWYSIWYG - Cross-browser WYSIWYG editor The Ultimate Cross-Browser <textarea> Replacement
Setting up openWYSIWYG is so simple and fast, you can quickly turn any <textarea> into a powerful WYSIWYG editor.

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openWYSIWYG Features

General Features
  • Free! Unlike other WYSIWYG editors out there you don't have to fork out big dollars for openWYSIWYG. Additionally, you can distribute it in your content management system or custom web application for absolutely free!

  • 100% Pure JavaScript. Regardless of what language you use to code your web applications, openWYSIWYG will work. openWYSIWYG is coded entirely in client side JavaScript, so it will work with any web programming language (ASP.net, ASP, PHP, Perl, Cold Fusion, Java, and more).

  • The ultimate TextArea replacement for your content management system. Setting up openWYSIWYG is so simple and fast, you can add openWYSIWYG to your content management system by inserting just a few simple lines of code!

  • Easily add openWYSIWYG to any content management system or custom web application.

  • openWYSIWYG is distributed under the LGPL Open Source license, so you have the freedom to use it in your application however you see fit.

  • Open Source Software (includes full source code). openWYSIWYG is an open source application, meaning you'll have access to the full source code to modify or customize it to your needs. Add new features, change the styles, or even optimize the code. It's entirely up to you.

  • Cross-Browser Compatible. openWYSIWYG is compatible with the most popular internet browsers, meaning your users will have no trouble making use of it. These browsers include: IE 5.5+ (Windows), Firefox 1.0+, Mozilla 1.3+ and Netscape 7+.

  • Create and Edit HTML using a powerful, yet easy to use, editor.

  • Multiple Instances. openWYSIWYG has no limitation on how many editors you can load on a single page. Include as many openWYSIWYG editors in a form as you like.
WYSIWYG Editor Features
  • A powerful editing environment: cut, copy, paste, and multi-level undo and redo.

  • Includes all of the standard font formatting controls such as font type, color, size, bold, italic, underline, superscript and subscript.

  • Format your content with ease: indent, outdent, text justification, unordered and ordered lists.

  • Insert, resize and delete images.

  • A free open source WYSIWYG editor replacement for <textarea> fields.

  • Websafe color picker for text and backgrounds (or define your own custom colors).

  • Define your image properties. Set the alignment, border thickness, spacing, and alt text.

  • Easily view the HTML source code. openWYSIWYG makes it easy for you to switch between WYSIWYG and HTML source code mode with the click of a button.

  • Enhanced Table Creation. Easily and quickly create tables, and customize them the way you want! With several properties to choose from, set the border style, border width, cell padding, shading color, table width, and much more.

  • Disable buttons, menus, and features with ease.

  • Easily add new buttons, menus, or features.
User Interface Features
  • Easily edit your HTML using a simple point and click interface.

  • A familiar WYSIWYG editing environment. You will be able to instantly recognize what the different icons are used for. If you're familiar with Microsoft Word you'll have no trouble with openWYSIWYG.

  • A professional and sleek user interface. Give your content management system or custom web application that extra edge in style and design.

  • Mouse Over Color Highlighting makes it even easier to know which feature you're using.

  • No learning curve. Simple to use, easy to learn.

  • Users will have no trouble understanding openWYSIWYG. Everything is point and click. No HTML skills are required.

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