> ## Documentation Index
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# Playlist properties

These properties define the **text content** displayed by the **Rich Text** element. You can enter a **single text item** or create a **playlist of text items** that will play sequentially.

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### **Advanced Rich Text Editor**

* **Basic formatting** (bold, italic, underline, etc.) is available in the toolbar.
* To access **advanced features** (data provider integration, rules, and more), click the **Advanced Editor** icon.

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### **Managing Playlist Items**

* **Add** new text items.
* **Edit** existing items.
* **Change order** of text items.
* **Remove** text items.
* **Navigate** through playlist items using the buttons at the bottom.
* **Total duration** of the playlist is displayed.

**Important:** For general playlist management, refer to **Working with Playlists**.

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### **Text-Based Playlist Item Properties**

| **Option**                    | **Description**                                                                                                                |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Text**                      | Static text directly entered into the element.                                                                                 |
| **Text from Content Library** | Uses a stored text file from the PADS4 **Content Library** (recommended).                                                      |
| **Text from File**            | References an external text file outside the Content Library. **Not synchronized automatically**—requires manual distribution. |
| **No Text**                   | Inserts a blank entry, creating a pause in the playlist.                                                                       |

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### **Content Property**

* Displays the **text content** or **text file reference** based on the selected type.
* **Browse the Content Library** or **local file system** to select files.
* If **Text from File** is chosen, ensure the **full file path** is included.

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### **Additional Playlist Properties**

| **Property** | **Description**                                                            |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Duration** | Specifies how long the text will be displayed (in seconds).                |
| **Effect**   | Applies an **incoming transition effect** and defines the effect duration. |

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### **Remarks**

* **Multi-line text:** Use the **\[Enter] key** to separate lines. Text wrapping in the editor **does not automatically mean** a multi-line display.
* **Plain text files:** The **Data Source Text Conversion** settings determine how multi-line text is handled.
* **Supported Formats:** The Rich Text element can read **Plain Text (TXT), Rich Text Format (RTF), and HTML**.
* **File References Only:** If using external text files, only **references** are stored. If the text file is updated, the **latest version** will be used during playback.
* **Data-Driven Content:** When linked to a **data source**, the playlist properties become **disabled**, as real-time data determines content dynamically.