The WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) API Module enables users to integrate different HTML editors into the Drupal platform, substantially enhancing configuration options. These third-party web editors are designed for those users who need editing capabilities within Drupal.
Below, two open source editors, CKEditor and TinyMCE, are compared for their functionality and strength when used with the WYSIWYG Module for Drupal.
TinyMCE Editor
Features and benefits:
- Platform-independent – Works on major operating systems such as Linux and Windows
- Styling – You can use built-in format commands or attach your own style sheet
- Speed buttons – You can easily add rich content such as tables, images, and links
- International – Supports different language packs
- Open Source – It’s mostly free
Potential limitations:
- The file and image add-ons can cost money
- Too many add-ons can result in browser problems
- The editor uses some HTML elements, such as Italics and Bold, which are considered dated.
- The built-in Image Editor is limited
- The editor can be buggy and unstable at times
- The editor has a bossy “personality” (red error message, direct commands, etc.)
Note: according to the Drupal website, the first functioning version of TinyMCE for Drupal 6 still has issues and is not recommended for a production site.
CKEditor
Pros compared with TinyMCE
- More features
- More stability
- Supports more programming languages
- Entirely free Open Source, with no extra costs for add-on options
- More user-friendly
Cons compared with TinyMCE
- Heavier due to its use of more resources
- Runs slightly slower
Download
You can download the WYSIWYG Module for Drupal here. The editor you choose will need to be downloaded from its respective third-party site.
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