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I came across this “issue” a few times already: I’d like to explain to a client how to use a few pieces of HTML code inside the field instructions. When I create a new channel field I’d like to, for example, explain how to use list item tags. As soon as I put those tags inside the instructions they’ll show as actual list items (not as code) on the Publish page. Great would be a code tag (

<li>list item</li>

) that I have available writing this topic. Is that possible?

Fortunately, you don’t have to turn off HTML, you can simply use HTML attributes to get the intended results:

(using pastie because the forums are converting the code to be displayed as rendered HTML, causing further confusion)

Simple version:
http://pastie.org/4230386

here’s with some colorization:
http://pastie.org/4230390

I tried the full colorized version in the descriptions and it came out looking good.

Thanks Mark, this worked fine for me. I wish there would be a tool that converts “regular” HTML automatically since it’s quite a bit of work to write it manually (especially with color highlights). But again, this is great and exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks Mark, this worked fine for me. I wish there would be a tool that converts “regular” HTML automatically since it’s quite a bit of work to write it manually (especially with color highlights). But again, this is great and exactly what I was looking for.

here’s a secret:

use a wysiwyg editor (such as dreamweaver or whatever) to write the html code in… then view the source.

If you don’t have a wysiwyg editor, then just type it in a test page with one installed:
http://www.tinymce.com/tryit/full.php

Type in your HTML to the dialog box, then click the “HTML” button that views the source… then copy and paste that source code.

I hope this helps!

Looks like Mark was able to offer some good suggestions here. Thanks Mark! Is there anything else you need help with, Rodscha?