What is Lightning App Builder?
Lightning App Builder is a point-and-click tool that allows Salesforce users to create custom pages for the Salesforce mobile app and Lightning Experience. Users can customize the layout and design of their pages, adding various components like lists, charts, forms, and now, rich text headings.
Introducing Rich Text Headings
Rich Text Headings in Salesforce refers to the use of rich text formatting within various Salesforce components and tools. This feature allows users to create and format text with various styles, such as bold, italic, underline, different fonts, sizes, and colors, as well as add headings, lists, links, and images. Rich text formatting enhances the visual appeal and readability of text, making it easier to highlight important information and improve the overall user experience.
Key Features of Rich Text Headings.
- Customizable Formatting: Utilize various formatting options to enhance your headings. You can apply bold, italic, or underline styles, adjust font sizes and colors, and insert hyperlinks for additional context or navigation.
- User-Friendly Interface: The rich text editor is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, making it accessible for users without HTML or CSS knowledge. This ensures anyone can create attractive headings.
- Improved Navigation: Well-structured headings assist users in quickly locating the information they need, thereby enhancing overall navigation and user experience on Lightning pages.
Steps to Use Rich Text Headings in Lightning App Builder.
1. Open Lightning App Builder:
– Navigate to the Lightning App Builder from the Salesforce Setup menu.
2. Select a Page to Edit:
– Choose an existing Lightning page to edit or create a new one.
3. Add a Rich Text Component:
– From the component palette, drag the “Rich Text” component onto your page layout where you want to place the heading.
Figure 1: Drag and drop rich text component and edit the rich text area.
4. Edit the Rich Text:
– Click into the rich text component to open the rich text editor.
– Enter your heading text and use the formatting options to style it as desired. You can make the text bold, italic, change the font size and color, and add hyperlinks.
Figure 2: Select the desired heading type from the dropdown menu in the Rich Text Area component
5. Save and Activate:
– Once you are satisfied with the heading, save your changes.
– Activate the page so that the new heading is visible to users
Figure 3: This is how the rich text heading appears after saving your changes.
Conclusion
The capability to create rich text headings in Lightning App Builder, introduced in the Salesforce Summer '24 Release, significantly enhances the organization, visual appeal, and usability of Lightning pages. This feature is beneficial for Salesforce admins, developers, and business users alike, enabling them to design more engaging and user-friendly experiences for their Salesforce audience.
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