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Is there an EE way to convert the BRs in a textarea field into a regular UL? I know I can do it via PHP functions but that means I have to enable PHP for all of my template pages.

If not can you suggest a workaround?

Thanks.

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your trying to make a list i take it, and currently using a textarea where you want each newline to be a new list item.
Many options… but… depends on your skill levels…

1. The way i would do it - use Pixel and Tonics Matrix field
2. Use a WYSIWYG editor and make the list in HTML as you enter it
3. Create a plugin to take your data from your field and convert it to a list. This will save you doing the same thing in each template, over and over enabling php. For your use, quite a simple way, and probably youir best option if you already have a lot of data in the db.

Thanks for the suggestions. I’m starting with a fresh site so I think I’ll use the WYSIWYG editor option but the plugin idea is interesting. Cheers.

fresh site matrix is the easiest (although paid). you might want to search Devot-ee.com too as there might be some free alternatives to matrix or list field types.

Have you much experience using TinyMCE with EE? Do they play nice?

TinyMCE is okay - i think there is a free add-on for it too (go to devot-ee)
But i am personally not a fan of it. It often breaks complicated HTML layouts, and clients seemt o mess it up quite easily.
I prefer CKEditor - there is a free integration of this, or a paid powerful version (WYGWAM by pixel and tonic).

WYGWAM looks like good value for $35. Probably roll with that solution. Thanks.