Features at a Glance
Discover the power of our rich text editor—a compelling alternative to the native Oracle APEX RTE. Our plug-in brings CLOB support to APEX 19.2, long before its native integration in APEX 22.2. Explore the comparisons below, both pre and post APEX 22.2.
Oracle APEX 19.2 and above
| Feature | Plug-in RTE | Native RTE |
|---|---|---|
Seamless CLOB Handling |  [1] |  |
| Native Form Component Support | [2] | |
| Base64 Image Support | | |
| Upload images | | |
| Image Management | | |
| In-Document Image Editing | | |
| Markdown Editor | | |
| Right-to-Left Support | | |
| Live collaboration | [3] | |
| Support Math and Chemistry Formulas | [4] | |
| Advanced Spell Checking | [5] | |
| Track Changes | | |
| Highly customizable using APEX global page | | |
Oracle APEX 22.2 and above
| Feature | Plug-in RTE | Native RTE |
|---|---|---|
Seamless CLOB Handling | | |
| Native Form Component Support | [2] | |
| Base64 Image Support | | |
| Upload images | | |
| Image Management | | |
| In-Document Image Editing | | |
| Markdown Editor | | |
| Right-to-Left Support | | |
| Live collaboration | [3] | |
| Support Math and Chemistry Formulas | [4] | |
| Advanced Spell Checking | [5] | |
| Track Changes | | |
| Highly customizable using APEX global page | | |
Annotations
- [1] CLOB Handling: Prior to APEX 22.2, use the supporting process plug-in to load, insert, and update CLOB values seamlessly.
- [2] Native Form Component: Starting from plug-in version 23.2, enjoy support for the native Oracle APEX form component. However, for Oracle APEX 19.2 (prior to 22.2), the supporting process plug-in is necessary for handling CLOB values.
- [3] Third-party CODOX.io: A license for third-party CODOX.io is required to enable live collaboration.
- [4] Third-party Wiris Math Type: A license for third-party Wiris Math Type is required to enable Math and Chemistry formula support.
- [5] Third-party WProofreader WebSpellChecker: A license for third-party WProofreader WebSpellChecker is required for advanced spell-checking capabilities.
Features explained
Seamless CLOB Handling
Effortlessly handle CLOB values from APEX 19.2 onwards, sidestepping session state limitations and relying on native APEX CLOB support from version 22.2 onwards.
Support native form component
Integrate seamlessly with APEX's native form component starting from plug-in release 23.2.
Support base64 images
Easily add base64-encoded images to your rich text documents. You decide whether to upload them, preventing excessive CLOB growth.
Upload images
Effortlessly upload images via RESTful service on page submission or user demand. Control CLOB size and enable email functionality.
Image Management
Track and manage images, regardless of type, in your rich text documents. Save or delete images in the database with developer-specified PL/SQL.
In-Document Image Editing
Empower users with third-party TOAST UI Image Editor. Crop, resize, and rotate images within the rich text editor.
Markdown Editor (Coming Soon)
Stay tuned for our upcoming Markdown editor feature.
Right-to-Left Support
The Froala editor features RTL support based on the applied language or it can be initiated manually using the plug-in attributes and supporting dynamic action plug-in.
Enjoy RTL support based on language or manual initiation using plug-in attributes and dynamic actions.
Live collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with CODOX.io, enabling multiple users to work together.
Support Math and Chemistry Formulas
Create educational content with third-party Wiris Math Type support for math and chemistry formulas.
Advanced Spell Checking
Enhance content quality with powerful third-party spelling and grammar checking.
Track Changes
Take control of document revisions with a free third-party plug-in for change tracking.
Highly customizable using APEX global page
Tailor your rich text editor using our supporting dynamic action plug-in and leverage authorization schemes and server-side condition for customization.