What Is The Best Online Real-Time HTML Editor?

If you need to edit HTML fast or you want to learn HTML as you go, an online HTML editor might be the best solution. Froala offers a free online real-time HTML editor that mirrors your changes from its WYSIWYG to HTML views.  It also mirrors your changes in reverse — as you write HTML in the left pane you can see the live version in the right pane. The online HTML editor is based on the Froala WYSIWYG HTML Editor. It also includes most of the features available in the Froala Editor: editing, styling/formatting, and inserting images/media.

In this article, we talk about the Froala online  HTML editor’s features. We will also show you how you can best use them in your project.

What is an HTML editor?

An HTML editor is an application for editing the markup language that defines the look and feel of a web page. In addition, the WYSIWYG editor is an interface where you can graphically design the look and feel of a web page without having to edit HTML. The Froala online editor shows both onscreen simultaneously.

Can I edit HTML code online?

Yes, the Froala online HTML editor lets you write HTML markup directly into an input field in the web browser. After that,  you see the results in real-time as it turns that markup into an interactive interface by your web browser.

What is the difference between the online HTML editor and the Froala Editor?

The online HTML editor has two input windows. One shows the Froala Editor and the other shows the actual markup HTML. The Froala Editor is a component within the online HTML editor. You can use the Froala Editor in your own projects as well. Moreover, the Froala Editor supports a wide variety of both front and back-end web frameworks. These include  React, Angular, Svelte, PHP, and node NodeJS as well as Python.

How fast is the Froala HTML Editor?

Its fast. The Froala Editor is one of the most powerful JavaScript-rich text editors in every respect. Its design focuses on performance and it withstands rigorous testing. Ten times faster than the blink of an eye, the Froala rich text editor initializes in less than 40ms. Our engineers came up with a fantastic architecture that made this the best JavaScript rich-text editor.

Which platforms and browsers does an online HTML editor support?

Are you an Apple fan? Or do you prefer Microsoft? Either way, it doesn’t matter. The Froala online editor works the same on Safari, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and other browsers. It’s tested! A busy day won’t stop you from editing your website. You can even your tablet or even your smartphone.

How much overhead does an online HTML editor add to my page?

With the Froala HTML Editor’s gzipped core of only 50KB, you can add an amazing editing experience to your app without losing loading speed. The modular structure makes our WYSIWYG HTML editor more efficient, easier to understand, extend and maintain. Want one or ten text editors on the same page? You won’t feel a difference, just set them to initialize on click.

Ready to get started building content in our favorite online real-time HTML editor?

Head over and get started with our favorite online real-time HTML editor with its WYSIWYG and HTML side-by-side linked input fields. Or if you would rather incorporate the Froala HTML Editor directly into your own project and build an online real-time HTML editor into your site you can head over and download it.