Angular 17 Ckeditor5 Implementation

Implementing CKEditor 5 with Angular 17 requires you to integrate the CKEditor 5 library within your Angular application. CKEditor 5 is a powerful WYSIWYG editor, customizable and with a rich API. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up CKEditor 5 in an Angular 17 project:

1. Create a New Angular Project

If you haven’t already, start by creating a new Angular project:

ng new your-angular-project
cd your-angular-project

2. Install CKEditor 5

You need to install CKEditor 5’s Angular component and the CKEditor 5 build of your choice. The classic editor build is a common choice:

npm install @ckeditor/ckeditor5-angular @ckeditor/ckeditor5-build-classic

3. Import CKEditor Module

Open your Angular module file (usually app.module.ts) and import the CKEditorModule:

import { CKEditorModule } from '@ckeditor/ckeditor5-angular';
// Other imports...

@NgModule({
  declarations: [
    // Your components...
  ],
  imports: [
    // Other modules...
    CKEditorModule
  ],
  // Other module properties...
})
export class AppModule { }

4. Use CKEditor in a Component

You can now use CKEditor in any Angular component. Update the component’s template file (e.g., app.component.html) to include the CKEditor component:

<ckeditor [editor]="Editor" data="<p>Hello from CKEditor 5!</p>"></ckeditor>

And in your component’s TypeScript file (e.g., app.component.ts), import the editor build and configure it:

import * as ClassicEditor from '@ckeditor/ckeditor5-build-classic';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-root',
  templateUrl: './app.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./app.component.css']
})
export class AppComponent {
  public Editor = ClassicEditor;
}

5. Build and Serve Your Application

Finally, build your Angular application and serve it to see CKEditor 5 in action:

ng serve

Navigate to the local server address provided by the Angular CLI (usually http://localhost:4200/), and you should see your CKEditor instance ready to use.

Custom Configuration

CKEditor 5 is highly customizable. You can configure it according to your needs, for example, by changing the toolbar items, configuring the editor’s plugins, or adjusting the editor’s appearance. Refer to the CKEditor 5 documentation for detailed information on customization options.

Final Notes

Always refer to the official CKEditor 5 Angular integration documentation for the most current information, as APIs and integration methods can evolve.
Consider checking for any specific compatibility notes between Angular 17 and CKEditor 5, as newer versions may introduce breaking changes or require different integration steps.

Tags:Angular 17