Is it possible to add a code block or preformatted text within a Rich Text element in Webflow? Currently, I only see options for text formatting, headings, and quotes. We're looking to include JSON code in code blocks instead of quote blocks. Please refer to the documentation page for more information.

Webflow’s native Rich Text element does not support true code blocks or preformatted code display (like JSON) out of the box. You’re limited to basic formatting: bold, italic, lists, headers, quotes, and links.

Here’s how to work around this limitation effectively:

1. Use Custom Embed Elements for Code Blocks

• Drag an Embed element from the Webflow Add panel into your layout.
• In the Embed code editor, insert your code with <pre> and <code> tags.
• Example (inline only, per guidelines): <pre><code>{ "key": "value" }</code></pre>.
• This ensures the code maintains indentation and is semantically correct.

2. Style Code Blocks with Custom CSS

• Add custom CSS inside a Page Settings → Custom Code area or in the Embed element using a <style> tag.
• Define styles for your <pre> or <code> tags (e.g., font-family: monospace; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 1rem).

3. Include Custom Code Highlighting (Optional)

• You can integrate client-side syntax libraries like Prism.js or Highlight.js by adding their CDN links in your Page Settings → Custom Code (before ).
• Apply specific class names (e.g., language-json) to your <code> elements to activate syntax highlighting.

4. Alternative: Static Content Block for JSON Display

• If your code content is static (unchanging), create a styled Div Block and manually place a Text Block inside.
• Use a monospace font and apply manual spacing and formatting to simulate a code display.

5. For CMS-Rich Content: Use a Custom Field

• If you need to display code (e.g., JSON) inside a CMS Rich Text field, add a separate Plain Text field for the code.
• Then place a Text Block in your CMS Template page, binding it to that field, and wrap it with <pre><code> tags using a Webflow Embed element.

Summary

Webflow’s native Rich Text element does not support code blocks, but you can show JSON or other preformatted code using a custom Embed with <pre><code> tags and optional syntax highlighting libraries. For CMS content, use a separate text field and bind it in a styled Text Block.