### Add extra info for editors to a field using Markdown content.

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## Datocms Plugin: Editor Help

This DatoCMS plugin can be added to a field in order to present extra information for editors.

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## Features

The plugin can be used to provide additional information on the following field types:

-   `boolean`
-   `color`
-   `date`
-   `date_time`
-   `float`
-   `integer`
-   `json`
-   `lat_lon`
-   `link`
-   `links`
-   `seo`
-   `string`
-   `text`
-   `video`

Content can be provided using Markdown.

## Configuration

First add this plugin via DatoCMS Settings \> Plugins \> Add.

After installing the plugin, it can be connected to a field using the 'Insert add-on' button.

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When connected to a field, under the tab 'Presentation', you can add the label of the button and the extra information to be shown in the info panel toggled by the button.

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## Development

Install all the project dependencies with:

```plaintext
yarn install
```

Add this plugin in development mode to one of your DatoCMS project with:

```plaintext
yarn addToProject
```

Start the local development server with:

```plaintext
yarn start
```

The plugin will be served from <[http://localhost:5000/](http://localhost:5000/)\>. Insert this URL as the plugin [Entry point URL](https://www.datocms.com/docs/plugins/creating-a-new-plugin/.md).