Using the Visual Editor
The Visual Editor is a powerful visual editing tool that enables business users and content authors to edit website content in real-time with immediate live preview. This in-context editing experience eliminates the need to switch between different tools or wait for publishing cycles to see changes.
Visual Editor provides a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) experience while updating content directly on the rendered page of your storefront. It offers an intuitive interface for updating text, images, blocks, and drop-ins without requiring technical knowledge or switching between different tools.
With Visual Editor, you can make immediate changes to your storefront content and see the results instantly, eliminating the need for separate preview environments or publishing cycles. This tool is particularly valuable for marketing teams, content creators, and business users who need to quickly update product descriptions, promotional content, or page layouts to respond to market demands or campaign requirements.
What is the Visual Editor?
Visual Editor is a subset of features from the AEM Universal Editor that provides business users and content authors with an intuitive, visual interface for content management. As a key component of the Commerce Storefront ecosystem, it bridges the gap between technical implementation and content authoring.
Key Features
The Visual Editor offers several powerful capabilities:
- Real-time editing: Make changes and see them immediately on the live page
- In-context editing: Edit content directly where it appears on the storefront
- WYSIWYG interface: See exactly how your content will look to customers
- Block and drop-in management: Easily update both content and commerce components
- No technical knowledge required: Business users can make changes without developer assistance
- Seamless workflow: Eliminate the need to switch between different editing tools
Integration with Commerce Storefront
Visual Editor works seamlessly with other Commerce Storefront components:
- Document Authoring (DA.live): Edit content that’s managed and organized in the CMS
- Content and Commerce Blocks: Visually modify both static content blocks and dynamic commerce blocks
- Edge Delivery Services: Changes are delivered through the fast, global CDN
- Product Visuals: Access and update media assets directly within the editing interface
Benefits for Business Users
Visual Editor is specifically designed to empower non-technical users:
- Faster content updates: No need to wait for development cycles or technical assistance
- Immediate feedback: See changes instantly without publishing delays
- Reduced errors: Visual editing reduces the risk of formatting or layout issues
- Enhanced productivity: Streamlined workflow for content teams and marketers
- Campaign agility: Quickly respond to market changes or promotional opportunities
How to use the Visual Editor
Visual Editor provides an intuitive, point-and-click interface that makes content editing accessible to business users. The tool integrates directly with your storefront pages, allowing you to edit content in the context where it will be displayed to customers.
Information about the Visual Editor and how to use share many of the same features as the Universal Editor. A link to the Universal Editor documentation is provided here: