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Asked: 2024-11-21T06:51:28+05:30

I’m experiencing issues with CKEditor 5 in my Next.js application. Despite interacting with the toolbar options for headings and lists, no changes are being applied to the text. Has anyone encountered a similar problem and can provide guidance on how to resolve it?

anonymous user

I’m having a bit of a headache with CKEditor 5 in my Next.js app, and I’m hoping someone out there can help me out. I’ve been trying to set it up, and while the editor seems to load just fine, I’m running into this really frustrating issue.

So here’s the deal: I can see the toolbar options for headings and lists, and I click on them like, “Yes, let’s change this text!” but nothing happens. It’s like CKEditor is ignoring my commands. I’ve double-checked my code to make sure everything’s set up correctly. I’m using the standard setup and did install CKEditor 5 with npm, but it’s just not behaving the way I would expect.

I’ve also tried looking through the documentation and even some community forums, but it feels like I’m just going around in circles. I did a quick debug, and the toolbar appears as it should, so I don’t think it’s a rendering issue. Maybe it’s a problem with how I’m binding the editor to my text area or something? I don’t know, but the fact that clicking on the options doesn’t do anything is driving me a little crazy.

I thought maybe there was a missing step that I overlooked during the integration process, or perhaps it’s a compatibility issue with Next.js. If anyone has dealt with this or has some insights on what could be wrong, I’d really appreciate your thoughts.

Have you ever faced something similar? What did you do to fix it? I could really use any tips or tricks you might have up your sleeve. I’m just trying to get a simple editor running, and it feels like I’m stuck in this endless loop of trying to troubleshoot something that should be straightforward. Any help would mean a lot! Thanks in advance!

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    1. anonymous user

      CKEditor 5 Troubleshooting in Next.js

      It sounds like you’re having a tough time with CKEditor 5 in your Next.js app. I feel your pain! When the toolbar options are visible but nothing happens when you click them, it can be really frustrating. Here are a few things you might want to check:

      • Ensure You’re Binding the Editor Correctly: Make sure that you are properly initializing the CKEditor and binding it to a textarea or a specific div. Check if you are using a controlled or uncontrolled component and see if you’re managing the state correctly.
      • Check for Errors: Open your browser’s console (F12 or right-click and select ‘Inspect’) and look for any JavaScript errors that might indicate what’s going wrong. It could be a missing import or something else.
      • Look at the CKEditor Configuration: If you are using a custom build or plugins, make sure they are loaded correctly. Sometimes, missing plugins might cause the toolbar actions to fail.
      • Next.js Compatibility: Sometimes, Next.js can behave differently from a standard React app. Ensure that you’re following any specific Next.js guidelines for including third-party libraries like CKEditor.
      • Try a Minimal Example: If possible, create a minimal version of your app with just CKEditor, so you can isolate the issue. This helps to pinpoint whether the problem is in your main app or with CKEditor itself.

      If all else fails, consider sharing your code snippet on community forums like Stack Overflow. Often, someone else has run into the same issue and can offer help!

      Hang in there! You’ll get it working. 🙂

    2. anonymous user

      It sounds like you’re experiencing a common issue with CKEditor 5 integration in Next.js, specifically related to how the editor instances are rendered and managed. One potential cause for this could be the lack of proper state management or the editor not being correctly ‘connected’ to the data binding in your React component. Make sure that your CKEditor instance is initialized properly by checking that you are passing the correct `editorData` and updating it on changes. You can use the `onChange` event to ensure that any modifications in the editor are reflected in your state and vice versa. For example, you can wrap your CKEditor component with a state hook to capture the editor’s content dynamically.

      In addition, Next.js’s server-side rendering may interfere with CKEditor’s functions if not handled correctly. Ensure that you’re dynamically importing CKEditor using Next.js’s `dynamic` function with the `ssr: false` option, which prevents it from trying to render the editor on the server side. This approach helps to load the editor only on the client side, avoiding issues related to DOM manipulation before the element is fully loaded. Furthermore, double-check your CKEditor configuration to confirm that all necessary plugins are included and that there are no conflicts with other libraries you might be using. If you’ve done all these and the problem persists, consider examining the browser console for errors that might provide more context on what is failing.