Could you please explain why the rich text field in my Webflow CMS is displaying as a continuous string of text instead of being formatted?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Troubleshooting rich text display issues in Webflow CMS

If you are experiencing issues with the way the rich text field in your Webflow CMS is being displayed as a continuous string of text instead of being formatted, there are a few possible reasons and solutions to consider:

1. Missing or incorrect HTML tags

  • Check if the rich text field content in your CMS is missing any necessary HTML tags. For example, paragraphs should be wrapped in <p> tags, headings in <h1> to <h6> tags, and lists in <ul> or <ol> tags.
  • Make sure that all tags are properly nested and closed, as leaving tags unclosed or improperly nesting them can lead to formatting issues.

2. Styling conflicts

  • If you have applied custom styles to your rich text field or if you are using a custom CSS file, there may be styling conflicts that are causing the formatting issues.
  • Inspect the elements on the page and check if any styles are overriding or conflicting with the default styling of the rich text field.
  • Consider removing or adjusting the conflicting styles to ensure proper formatting.

3. CSS display or positioning properties

  • Check if any CSS display properties (such as display: inline or display: block) or positioning properties (such as position: absolute or position: relative) are affecting the layout of the rich text field.
  • Adjusting these properties may help to resolve any formatting issues.

4. Webflow CMS limitations

  • It's possible that the specific formatting you are trying to achieve is not supported by the Webflow CMS or the Rich Text Field element.
  • Refer to Webflow's documentation to ensure you are using the CMS and Rich Text Field within its limitations, or explore alternative solutions if needed.

Remember to preview and publish your changes after making any adjustments to ensure that the rich text field is displaying as desired.

Summary
Properly formatting the rich text field in your Webflow CMS can be achieved by checking for missing or incorrect HTML tags, resolving styling conflicts, examining CSS display or positioning properties, and understanding any limitations of the CMS itself.


Additional Questions:

  1. How can I style the rich text field in Webflow CMS?
  2. Can I add custom classes to elements within the rich text field in Webflow CMS?
  3. Is it possible to import or export content from the rich text field in Webflow CMS?