# Work in the Editor

## What is an Editor? 

The **editor** is a course constructor that allows to create and organize structured, interactive courses.

Select the editor mode according to your goals:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Content Mode</strong></td><td><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Requires <strong>Content</strong> <a href="/pages/5b5xKmDXLRCsvwlYaFVS">permission</a>.</p></div></td><td><p>A basic course builder.<br></p><p>Includes essential features.<br></p><p>Allows to use  templates:</p><ul><li>Add and manage <a href="/pages/QDU9MdOs2HJyicrva8fX">blocks</a> using templates;</li><li>Fill the <a href="/pages/e7RpQT0OKmel2jXXOhW8">elements</a> with content.</li></ul><p><br></p></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Content+ Mode</strong></td><td><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Requires <strong>Content+</strong> <a href="/pages/5b5xKmDXLRCsvwlYaFVS">permission</a>.</p></div></td><td><p>An advanced course constructor for templates editing.<br><br>Includes all <strong>Content</strong> mode capabilities.<br></p><p>Allows to use basic Cells layout and elements capabilities:</p><ul><li>Add, clone, delete elements;</li><li>Resize elements;</li><li>Move elements within a grid;</li><li>Control the elements forward / backward position in the grid;</li><li>Edit grid rows number.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Pro Mode</strong></td><td><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Requires <strong>Pro</strong> <a href="/pages/5b5xKmDXLRCsvwlYaFVS">permission</a>.</p></div></td><td><p>A powerful <a href="/pages/LfOudO7jlZ1eA5KUl4Ix">no-code editor </a>for building fully custom layouts.<br><br>Includes all <strong>Content+</strong> mode capabilities.<br></p><p>Allows to use basic Cells layout and elements capabilities:</p><ul><li>Add, manage, customize different layouts types;</li><li>Add, manage, customize elements;</li><li>Animate layouts and elements.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Edit a Project

### Open a Project Editor

After [creating a project](/project/set-projects/create-a-project.md)  and its [outline](/project/set-a-project-structure/create-a-course-outline.md), start editing to add content.

<figure><img src="/files/83dx92ixheniN65Xo2e5" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md#open-a-project) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Editor** button.

An editor page of the **first Project section** will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Edit** button next to the section.

An editor page of the **Project section** will appear.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Use Templates

Improve course creation by using and customizing templates to simplify content development and keep it consistent.

Over 100 categorized templates help creators get started.

<figure><img src="/files/QVywGYoebpxGAMsyvEl9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Add a template](/editor/edit-blocks/add-a-block.md)  to build a section structure.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
[Manage a template](/editor/edit-blocks/manage-templates.md) to operate with blocks.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
[Edit a default template](/editor/edit-elements.md)  to add course content.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save any content as a [custom template](/editor/edit-blocks/manage-templates.md)  for future use to work faster with preset templates and set course development standards.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Customize templates to create unique blocks using the [no-code editor](/no-code-editor/work-in-the-no-code-editor.md).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Navigate in the Editor

Quickly navigate the editor components for a smooth editing experience and effortless content interaction.

### Move between Sections

<figure><img src="/files/UZff6YYurSNOdaH4YL4z" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Use **Course content** tab to conveniently explore the content.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open an editor](#open-a-project-editor) and click the **Course content** icon to open the **Project structure menu**.

A list of all Project sections will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the section in the list to jump to its editing.

{% hint style="info" %}
Click on the **v** icon to collapse the chapter's nested sections for easier navigation.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Manage sections.

> **a.** Hover over the section.
>
> **b.** Click the **Settings** icon.&#x20;
>
> **c.** Select an available action.

{% hint style="success" %}
You can **edit, delete or duplicate** sections from the **Course content** tab.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Add new sections via corresponding button.

{% hint style="warning" %}
You can't add a Chapter from the **Course content** menu.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Move between Blocks

Use **Section block list** tab to easily navigate through the section content.

<figure><img src="/files/elRSXPqofVGAnLoVMs0p" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open an editor](https://help.parta.io/editor/work-in-the-editor/edit-a-project#open-a-project-editor) and click the **Section block lis**t icon to open the block menu.

A list of all section blocks will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the block in the list to select it and jump to it in the editor.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Move a block:

> a. Click and hold the block.
>
> b. Drag the section.

The green line indicates the new section position.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Move between Elements

Use **Block structure** tab to display the block structure and interact with all the individual and grouped elements.

<figure><img src="/files/16XU3kwOlyc3eu5C8zui" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open an editor](https://help.parta.io/editor/work-in-the-editor/edit-a-project#open-a-project-editor) and click the **Block structure** icon to open the block structure menu.

A list of all individual elements, grouped into content blocks, will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over the element in the list to highlight it in the editor.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the element in the list to select it and open its settings window.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Preview a Course

Preview a course as you build it.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/dtQEkl1sCjimYexuExx2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md#open-a-project) or [an editor](#open-a-project-editor) and click on the **Preview** icon.

A preview of the course will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/Mk2DAvsodcxUILFcTt8o" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Open navigation menu** to navigate randomly through the sections.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Return / Continue** buttons at the bottom of the previewed page to to navigate linearly through the sections.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the **Editor** button to return to the editor.

{% hint style="success" %}
Editor will open the section that is previewed at the present time.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the **editor** icon on the right top of the block to edit to the specific block.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Back** icon to go to the **Course outline / Contents** tab of the course.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select device type to change the screen size.

**Compare different devices view** in **editor** or **preview** mode to ensure that course components perfectly display on any screen size.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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