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description: Edit your docs visually, no code required
title: Fern Editor
description: Update your docs visually with a GitHub-backed workflow that creates PRs.
slug: /docs/content/fern-editor
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Can you put slugs in docs.yml instead of frontmatter for consistency?

- page: Endpoint Request Snippet
path: ./pages/component-library/default-components/endpoint-request-snippet.mdx
icon: fa-duotone fa-arrow-up
slug: request-snippet

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The Fern Visual Editor lets you modify your documentation without touching code. Make changes directly in your browser while maintaining your Git-based workflow.
Fern Editor lets you modify your documentation without touching code. Make changes directly in your browser while maintaining your Git-based workflow.
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modify seems like small changes. How about:

Fern Editor brings a Notion-like editing experience to your documentation site. Write, edit, and publish directly in the browser—no need to open a code editor or learn markdown. The result is faster authoring, easier contributions for non-technical teammates, and a best-in-class visual editing experience powered by TipTap.

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After logging in, connect your GitHub account. Then open Fern Editor from the Docs settings.it
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Feels like an incomplete thought.

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All Fern components are supported. See the full list in the Components Overview: [Components Overview](https://buildwithfern.com/learn/docs/writing-content/components/overview).
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would eliminate fern before components


## Why Fern Editor

- Makes updating your docs site super simple
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biggest benefit is around usability by non-technical teammates who aren't familiar with a code editor, terminal, markdown, or yaml.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="How is “WYSIWYG” related to Fern Editor?">
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would remove quotes from WYSIWYG and spell out the acronym

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could be the question:
Is Fern Editor a WYSIWYG editor?


<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="How is “WYSIWYG” related to Fern Editor?">
“WYSIWYG” is a common term for visual editing. Fern Editor is our visual editor - same idea, clearer name.
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Can the answer just be "yes, Fern Editor is a WYSIWYG editor."

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<Accordion title="Why is a GitHub‑backed editor important?">
Your changes become pull requests. That means code review, auditability, CI checks, and merge control with branch protections - no surprises in production.
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Would mention docs-as-code here. Would mention that docs-as-code makes consumption by AI tools easier.

Log in to the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.buildwithfern.com/), connect GitHub, then open Fern Editor from the top navigation.
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<Accordion title="Is Fern Editor good for SEO and performance?">
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Would remove. Don't think anyone will ask this question.

Yes. Pages are server‑rendered and optimized for SEO. Components within accordions and tabs are still indexable.
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<Accordion title="What browsers and devices does Fern Editor support?">
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Can you just say Chrome?

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