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sourceDocument: Australia ServiceNow AI Platform user interface
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/platform-user-interface

 Release :

    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia ServiceNow AI Platform user interface

ft:clusterId :

    - platux

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    - platux

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    - Platform


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# Configure rich text editor

# Configure rich text editor for the Activity stream {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure a rich text editor for journal fields in the Activity stream.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_properties.list</kbd>.
2. Add the glide.ui.journal.use_html system property.  
   For more information on adding a system property, see [Add a system property](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_AddAPropertyUsingSysPropsList&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
3. Set the Value to true.
4. Select Submit.