How do I set a value in CKEditor with Javascript?

Question

I am wondering how I can set a value in CKEditor using Javascript?

I have tried the following, but neither of them work...

document.[form name].[textarea name].value=data; $('#textareaID').val(data); 

However, both these work without the editor applied. Is there a way I can do this with the editor?

Answer 1

Use the CKEditor method setData():

CKEDITOR.instances[**fieldname**].setData(**your data**) 

Answer 2

The insertHtml() and insertText() methods will insert data into the editor window, adding to whatever is there already.

However, to replace the entire editor content, use setData().