Explanation

There are two types of users in XWiki, Simple and Advanced users. Depending on the type a user is, the editing capabilities are different.

Simple user

Clicking on the "Edit" button has the following behavior for a Simple user:

• If the Page is displayed by a Sheet (e.g., has an associated Object with a Sheet), then the Page is edited with the Inline form editor.
• If the Page is a plain wiki Page (i.e., doesn't use a Sheet):
  • If WYSIWYG is the defined editor and the Page Syntax supports it, editing happens in-place.
  • Otherwise, editing defaults to the Wiki editor.

Advanced user

The Advanced user type grants access to all editors and is intended for users who are familiar with XWiki internals and programming features. After switching to the Advanced user type from the User Profile Page, the "Edit" button reveals a dropdown as follows:

• WYSIWYG: Edit Page content using the standalone WYSIWYG editor.
• Wiki: Edit raw wiki content.
• Inline form: Edit Page content via a form (when a Sheet is available).
• Access Rights: Edit the access rights of the Page you own.
• Objects: Edit objects attached to the Page.
• Class: Edit the class definition associated with the Page.

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