# \[DONE\] Rich Text: Drag to move/reorder elements **URL:** \ **Category:** Ideas & Features\ **Tags:** rich-text\ **Created:** [June 16, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960 "2022-06-16T15:19:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matt\_Blais](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/matt_blais/32/1464_2.png) [@Matt\_Blais](https://community.fibery.io/u/Matt_Blais)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/1 "2022-06-16T15:19:24Z")
Currently the only way to “reorder” anything in Rich Text fields seems to be cut and paste. It would very useful to be able to drag the current element (or the current selection) to move it. Also I would expect that moving (or cutting and pasting) a collapsed section would also move its collapsed contents – but it does not. **Related:** [https://community.fibery.io/t/rich-text-checklist-usability-improvements/1957](https://community.fibery.io/t/rich-text-checklist-usability-improvements/1957) ---
**Author:** ![Chr1sG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/chr1sg/32/3941_2.png) [@Chr1sG](https://community.fibery.io/u/Chr1sG)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/2 "2022-06-16T15:25:50Z")
If you’ve [experimented with Pages](https://community.fibery.io/t/changelog-april-1-page-made-of-blocks-experimental-open-calendar-timeline-canvas-views-in-panel/2674), you will already have an idea of where documents/rich-text elements are heading, including re-ordering via drag and drop. ![chrome_2MdxUgceIF](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/fibery/original/2X/b/b80bbeb56f02641340c2bf8abd1dfbf65c723553.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Blais](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/matt_blais/32/1464_2.png) [@Matt\_Blais](https://community.fibery.io/u/Matt_Blais)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/3 "2022-06-16T15:41:02Z")
Drag-to-reorder in Pages seems limited to **blocks** currently, but I would also still like to be able to reorder individual checklist/bullet items, and selected text. ---
**Author:** ![Chr1sG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/chr1sg/32/3941_2.png) [@Chr1sG](https://community.fibery.io/u/Chr1sG)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/4 "2022-06-16T16:24:52Z")
Well, it is possible to drag and drop text and lists (but no, not reorder individual list items unfortunately). ![chrome_RocN8AQ8rM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/fibery/original/2X/a/acab999592410624e669333091b12ca3cb9e27ac.gif) ![chrome_egNBRoCKYq](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/fibery/original/2X/1/13170e39676d5ea736193b04ca94597927520e0d.gif) ---
**Author:** ![helloitse](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/helloitse/32/498_2.png) [@helloitse](https://community.fibery.io/u/helloitse)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/5 "2024-08-29T14:48:17Z")
How are people working around this these days? I am trying to leverage more rich text fields these days but the experience has been a step down from other block editors. ---
**Author:** ![mdubakov](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/mdubakov/32/10_2.png) [@mdubakov](https://community.fibery.io/u/mdubakov)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/6 "2024-08-29T14:50:34Z")
We have experimented with that, but it is far from great > [@truck Feedback needed: Drag and Drop blocks in rich text fields and documents](https://community.fibery.io/t/feedback-needed-drag-and-drop-blocks-in-rich-text-fields-and-documents/6447): > > We have many requests to drag and drop paragraphs, list items and so on in rich edit area. Now we implemented a prototype, like an experimental feature, to make it happen. You can use Esc button (or Cmd + click) on any block to select it and then you can drag and drop it. You can push Esc several times to select top level blocks. See how it works and try for yourself. It is interesting to hear your feedback! ---
**Author:** ![helloitse](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/helloitse/32/498_2.png) [@helloitse](https://community.fibery.io/u/helloitse)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/7 "2024-08-30T13:19:18Z")
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. Using escape helps with 50% of the issues I was having! ---
**Author:** ![mdubakov](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/mdubakov/32/10_2.png) [@mdubakov](https://community.fibery.io/u/mdubakov)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/8 "2026-03-19T13:33:05Z")
Now you can drag and drop text blocks > [@March 19, 2026 / octopus Drag and drop text blocks, Fibery MCP Server 2.0, Folders in Favorites](https://community.fibery.io/t/march-19-2026-drag-and-drop-text-blocks-fibery-mcp-server-2-0-folders-in-favorites/10595): > > This release focuses on quality of life improvements and Fibery MCP Server. Enjoy! honey_pot Reorder text blocks via drag and drop The wait is over. Hover over any block in the editor and a drag handle appears on the left. Grab it, move the block where it belongs, drop it. An insertion line shows exactly where it’ll land before you let go. A few details: Press Esc during a drag to cancel without making any changes. Hold Option / Alt while dragging to duplicate a block instead of movi… ---
**Author:** ![Chr1sG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.fibery.io/chr1sg/32/3941_2.png) [@Chr1sG](https://community.fibery.io/u/Chr1sG)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://community.fibery.io/t/done-rich-text-drag-to-move-reorder-elements/2960/9 "2026-03-20T09:25:43Z")