Table of Contents
Overview #
The Rich Text Editor Addon for WPForms allows you to replace plain text fields with a powerful WYSIWYG editor. This enables users to format their form input using styled text, links, lists, and structured content—without requiring any HTML or technical knowledge.
This addon is ideal for forms that collect detailed responses such as applications, content submissions, feedback, testimonials, or long messages.
Key Features #
- Adds a WYSIWYG rich text editor to WPForms
- Allows formatted text input (bold, italic, lists, links, etc.)
- Clean and intuitive backend configuration
- Fully responsive and mobile-friendly
- Works seamlessly with WPForms submissions and notifications
- No coding or HTML required
Installation #
- Install Ultra Addon for WPForms from your WordPress dashboard.
- Activate the plugin.
- Ensure WPForms is installed and active.
- The Rich Text Editor feature will now be available in the form builder.
How to Use the Rich Text Editor #
Step 1: Open Your Form #
- Go to WPForms → All Forms
- Edit an existing form or create a new one.
Step 2: Add the Rich Text Field #
- From the form fields panel, select the Rich Text Editor field.
- Drag and drop it into your form layout.
Step 3: Configure Field Settings #
In the field settings panel, you can:
- Enable or disable formatting tools
- Set field labels and descriptions
- Mark the field as required
- Adjust editor appearance and behavior
Step 4: Save and Publish #
- Save your form.
- Embed it using shortcode, block, or page builder.
Users will now see a rich text editor instead of a plain text box.
Frontend Experience #
On the frontend, users can:
- Format text using a familiar editor interface
- Add bullet lists and numbered lists
- Insert links
- Structure long responses clearly
All formatting is preserved in submissions.
Backend & Submissions #
- Formatted content appears correctly in WPForms Entries
- Rich text is stored securely in the database
- Formatting is retained in email notifications (supported formats)
- Admins can view clean, readable submissions without raw HTML
Use Cases #
- Job applications
- Content submission forms
- Support requests
- Testimonials and reviews
- Feedback and surveys
- Custom form-based content collection
Compatibility #
- Fully compatible with WPForms
- Works with all modern WordPress themes
- Supports responsive layouts
- Compatible with email notifications and entry management
Troubleshooting #
Editor Not Appearing? #
- Ensure Ultra Addon for WPForms is activated
- Confirm WPForms is active
- Clear cache and refresh the form editor
