Use bold and italic fonts in the CMS content editor — lesson cover image

This lesson was released before Agents, Branching, and the CMS update on June 16, 2026. Some UI may differ, but the core concepts still apply.

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Use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content

Learn how to use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content. With the bold and italic options in Text Styles, you can emphasize your text with granular control of the fonts. You will work with CMS fields, collection items, or collection lists while keeping the content editable in Framer.

Lesson details

Use the rich text editor in the CMS to apply bold or italic emphasis inside a content field, then bind that rich text field to a Rich Text layer on the detail page. Keep emphasis attached to the words that need it instead of styling the whole paragraph.

Confirm the page’s rich text styles define strong and emphasized text clearly. Preview several items so imported or pasted formatting does not introduce inconsistent fonts, sizes, or empty blocks.

Use stable fields for content and let the page template handle presentation. That separation makes bulk updates safer and keeps every CMS item consistent with the same design rules.

Frequently asked questions
How do I use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content?

Learn how to use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content. With the bold and italic options in Text Styles, you can emphasize your text with granular control of the fonts. You will work with CMS fields, collection items, or collection lists while keeping the content editable in Framer.

What does this lesson cover?

The lesson covers the settings and steps used to use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content. See CMS: Bold & Italic. Follow the demonstrated order in your project and review each change on the canvas before moving to the next step.

Does this workflow keep CMS content editable?

Yes. The workflow uses Framer CMS fields, items, references, or collection lists rather than flattening the content into a static page. Review the field mapping and each affected item after the change so editors can keep managing the content from the CMS.

Will CMS changes update collection pages?

CMS-backed collection lists and detail pages use the values stored in their connected fields. A field or item change can therefore appear wherever that content is bound. Review the list page, detail page, references, filters, and empty states after completing the workflow.

What should I review after I use bold and italic text in Framer CMS content?

Review the exact pages and elements changed by the workflow. Confirm that copy, links, accessibility, responsive behavior, and interaction states still work as intended. Use preview for the final check and keep publishing separate from editing so you can fix problems before visitors see the update.