Introduction
In Webflow development, speed and efficiency are essential for creating high-quality websites while remaining productive (we previously discussed extensions that could assist you on the blog). Well, with Text Blaze, you can save valuable time in writing, especially for custom code, by using simple shortcuts. Discover how Text Blaze can help you enhance your productivity and optimize your workflow as a Webflow developer.
Why use Text Blaze
Text Blaze offers a straightforward yet highly useful feature: the creation of custom text shortcuts, called "blazes." These blazes allow you to quickly insert snippets of text, such as tags for your custom code, in just a few keystrokes.
For example, by defining a blaze with the abbreviation "/css," you can automatically open and close a style tag. No more manually typing these tags every time; Text Blaze does all the work for you!
How the tool works
Using Text Blaze is easy. Once the Chrome extension is installed, you can create your own custom blazes directly from your dashboard. For instance, by using "/css," you can configure Text Blaze to automatically generate a pre-filled style tag. Simply type "/css," and Text Blaze will instantly transform it into "<style> </style>".
- From your dashboard, click on “New Snippet” to create your blaze.
- Under “Label,” name your Blaze (for example: “CSS”).
- Under “Shortcut,” define the keyboard shortcut for the Blaze (for instance: “/css”).
- In the description, write the text you want to insert once the shortcut is typed:
Once the blaze is written, you can also choose where you want the cursor to be placed after the shortcut is activated (for example, between the two tags so you can start writing your custom code more quickly).
Its advantages
Text Blaze offers a significant advantage for Webflow developers as it allows you to save valuable time by reducing the repetitive manual entry of custom code. By using the blazes, you can quickly insert tags or other recurring elements, which greatly accelerates your workflow.
Its disadvantages
The only major downside is that Text Blaze is currently an extension exclusive to Google Chrome, meaning it is not available on all browsers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Text Blaze is a very useful tool for speeding up the writing of custom code and optimizing your workflow as a Webflow developer. With its features for custom text shortcuts, Text Blaze enables you to quickly insert tags or other recurring elements. By using Text Blaze, you will save precious time and improve your productivity on Webflow.
