Editor types
PasteBase gives you three distinct editor types to choose from when creating a paste. Each one is built for a different kind of content, so you always have the right tool for the job. The editor type is chosen when you create a paste and stays fixed after that — this keeps the editing experience consistent and reliable.
Rich Text
The rich text editor is powered by TipTap and gives you a full formatting toolbar. You can make text bold or italic, create bulleted and numbered lists, add hyperlinks, change text colors, and structure your content with headings. When you copy a rich text paste, the formatting comes with it — so pasting into an email client or document preserves your styling.
Best for: Email templates, canned support responses, onboarding instructions, formatted notes, and any content where visual formatting matters.
Plain Text
The plain text editor is a simple, no-frills text area. What you type is exactly what you get — no formatting, no markup, just raw text. This makes it perfect for content that doesn't need any styling, and ensures what you copy is exactly what you'll paste.
Best for: Addresses, phone numbers, account details, simple notes, quick reference text, and anything where formatting would just get in the way.
Code
The code editor is powered by Monaco (the same editor that powers VS Code) and provides syntax highlighting, line numbers, and a monospaced font. You can select from a wide range of programming languages to get proper highlighting for your code. When you copy, you get the raw text — ideal for pasting into terminals, IDEs, or configuration files.
Best for: Code snippets, shell commands, configuration files, SQL queries, API examples, Docker commands, and any technical content that benefits from syntax highlighting.
Choosing the right editor
If you're unsure which editor to pick, ask yourself: does this content need visual formatting (use rich text), is it technical code or config (use code), or is it plain information (use plain text)? When in doubt, rich text is a safe default for most non-technical content since it gives you formatting options without requiring you to use them.
For detailed guides on each editor's features, see the rich text editor and code editor articles.