Rich Text vs plain text vs HTML

If you need advanced functionality with flexible styling options or you want to use a fancy email signature, use the HTML format. If you're only looking for adjustable text options, such as italics or bolding, use the Rich Text format. When you just want text and no other options, you can use the Plain Text format.

What is the difference between RTF and HTML?

The primary difference between RTF and HTML is their use. While HTML is used for transmitting content across the Internet, RTF was primarily used as a format for storing typed documents. RTF was developed in the early days of Microsoft Word but has since been replaced by the DOC and DOCX formats.

What is Rich Text and HTML text?

The HTML-based Rich Text Editor (RTE) field enables users to input different types of content such as text, image, videos, and so on. When you add a HTML-based RTE field in a content type, it displays a text area with editing and formatting options in the entry page.

How do you tell if an email is HTML or Rich Text?

Let's start by taking a quick look at the differences between plain text emails and HTML emails. The simplest explanation is that an HTML will contain images and colors while a plain text email contains no images, no graphics, and no formatting.

What is the difference between HTML format and plain text format?

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It's the way web pages and email templates are coded so that text is formatted and images are added. Plain Text is regular text, with no formatting options such as bold, italics, underlines, or special layout options.