[Rich Content Editor] Have Cursor Remain on Same Spot on Page When You Switch Between the Rich Content Editor and the HTML Editor

[timothy_maw]

I know there are several good ideas about improving the HTML editor including making it easier to read the HTML. I think one thing that would be beneficial is to have my cursor remain on the same spot of the page when I move between the Rich Content Editor and the HTML Editor. Right now, when I switch to the HTML editor from the Rich Content Editor I am moved to the bottom of the page. I would love if it stayed on the same spot of the page. 

For example if my cursor is right after this heading in the Rich Content Editor:

I want the HTML Editor to open up at the same spot like this:

And then when I switch from the HTML Editor back to the Rich Content Editor I think it would be really helpful to have my cursor do the same and remain in the same spot. Right now I have to search back to where I was whenever I switch between the two.

[nsweeten]

This would be so helpful.  Searching through the HTML on a complex page can be a time waster--even if you know HTML.  This would make it much easier for users of all skill levels to create better courses without as much risk of fouling something up. 

[ProfessorBeyrer]

Excellent point. I don't like when I'm getting someone to peek behind the curtain and want to show something in particular (like how to align an image) but then have to spend a precious few seconds trying to find the appropriate place within the code.

[nsweeten]

A Highlighted area would also be great to retain when switching between RCE and HTML view,  @timothy_maw ‌, though I'd be thrilled with either the cursor remaining or a highlight--similar to the circling you have in your image.  

[timothy_maw]

I agree that would be nice. At this point I'd take any change to fix the HTML editor though.

[stephen_beers]

I work with a team of instructional designers who again requested this feature now that the Pretty HTML Editor (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Releases/Canvas-Release-Notes-2021-02-20/ta-p/434781/page/2/show-...) has been released. We really like the more readable HTML, but searching for the exact part that needs editing can be tedious when switching between Rich Text and HTML views.

[JanaCole]

It would really speed up hunting for the spot I was in. This would be an incredible update.