Overview
The Rich Text Box node provides a comprehensive text editing environment within FluxPrompt workflows. This node enables you to create, format, and style text content using a full-featured word processor interface, making it ideal for document creation, content formatting, and rich text generation within automated workflows.
Text Editor Interface
Menu Bar
Access comprehensive editing functions through the menu bar:
File: Create new documents, open existing content, save work
Edit: Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, and find/replace operations
View: Control display options, zoom levels, and interface elements
Insert: Add images, tables, links, special characters, and other elements
Format: Apply text formatting, styles, colors, and layout options
Tools: Access spelling, grammar checking, and document tools
Table: Create and modify tables, adjust rows, columns, and formatting
Help: Access documentation and support resources
Formatting Toolbar
Apply text formatting using the visual toolbar:
Undo/Redo: Navigate through editing history with arrow buttons
Style Selector: Choose from paragraph styles (Paragraph, Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.)
Bold (B): Apply bold formatting to selected text
Italic (I): Apply italic formatting to selected text
Text Alignment: Left align, center, right align, and justify text
Additional Options: More formatting tools available through the menu icon
Text Formatting Options
Comprehensive text styling capabilities:
Font Formatting: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
Text Alignment: Left, center, right, justified alignment
Style Application: Paragraph styles, headings, and custom formatting
Color Options: Text color and highlighting capabilities
List Creation: Bulleted and numbered lists with various styles
Content Creation
Text Input
Create and edit content in the main editing area:
Writing Area: Large text editing space for content creation
Connection Point: Can receive text content from other workflow nodes
Dynamic Content: Support for both static content and workflow-generated text
Real-time Editing: Immediate visual feedback for all formatting changes
Document Structure
Organize content with structural elements:
Headings: Multiple heading levels for document hierarchy
Paragraphs: Standard paragraph formatting and spacing
Lists: Organized bullet points and numbered sequences
Tables: Structured data presentation with rows and columns
Advanced Features
Content Integration
Seamlessly integrate with workflow data:
Input Connections: Receive formatted or plain text from other nodes
Dynamic Content: Process and format text generated by AI or other sources
Template Support: Create reusable document templates
Variable Content: Support for dynamic text insertion and replacement
Formatting Capabilities
Professional document formatting options:
Typography: Font selection, sizing, and advanced text styling
Layout Control: Margins, spacing, and document structure
Visual Elements: Integration of images, graphics, and media elements
Professional Styling: Business document formatting and templates
Document Management
Content Output
Share and export your formatted content:
Document Display: Real-time preview of formatted content
Export Options: Multiple format support for document sharing
Connection Point: Pass formatted content to other workflow nodes
Word Count: Track document length with word count display (shown at bottom)
Document Properties
Monitor and manage document characteristics:
Word Count: Real-time word counting displayed at bottom of editor
Character Count: Track document length and content size
Page Layout: Visual representation of document structure
Dimension Display: Editor shows width and height settings (e.g., 600 x 400)
Workflow Integration
Input Sources
Receive content from various workflow sources:
AI Generated Text: Format output from AI Text Generator nodes
Data Sources: Process text from databases, APIs, or file inputs
User Input: Combine manual editing with automated content
Template Systems: Apply consistent formatting to dynamic content
Output Destinations
Send formatted content to other workflow components:
Document Outputs: Export to various document formats
Email Systems: Send formatted content via email workflows
Web Publishing: Integrate with web content management systems
Report Generation: Create formatted reports and documents
Use Cases and Applications
Document Creation
Report Writing: Create professional reports with proper formatting
Content Authoring: Develop articles, blogs, and written content
Template Development: Build reusable document templates
Form Creation: Design formatted forms and documents
Content Processing
Text Formatting: Apply consistent styling to AI-generated content
Document Enhancement: Improve the presentation of existing content
Content Standardization: Ensure uniform formatting across documents
Brand Compliance: Apply organizational formatting standards
Workflow Automation
Automated Reports: Generate formatted reports from data sources
Content Publishing: Prepare content for various publishing platforms
Document Assembly: Combine multiple content sources into formatted documents
Template Processing: Apply templates to dynamic content automatically
Best Practices
Content Organization
Structural Hierarchy: Use headings and styles for clear document structure
Consistent Formatting: Apply uniform styling throughout documents
Readability: Optimize formatting for easy reading and comprehension
Professional Appearance: Maintain business-appropriate formatting standards
Workflow Efficiency
Template Creation: Develop reusable templates for common document types
Style Standardization: Establish consistent formatting conventions
Content Planning: Structure content before detailed formatting
Integration Testing: Verify compatibility with connected workflow nodes
Performance Optimization
Content Size: Balance rich formatting with processing efficiency
Resource Management: Consider document complexity in workflow design
Format Selection: Choose appropriate output formats for intended use
Preview Testing: Regularly preview formatted content for quality assurance
The Rich Text Box node transforms plain text into professionally formatted documents, enabling sophisticated content creation and presentation within FluxPrompt's automated workflow environment.