Text Editor Toolbar Preferences
Summary
Moodle individualsusers may choose to customize their profile by selecting from multiple text editor options depending onto their preferences. The features of each editor are nuanced to give you the option of displaying text and symbols in various waysways, so it is helpful to try out the options before settling on a favorite. For example, TinyMCE HTML editor (legacy) allows you to change font, font size, font color, highlight, etc, quite similar to Word; TinyMCE is popular for its powerful text and numeric editing abilities. Atto editor (default) does not have the color option.
Please note: Sometimes color can be appropriate for emphasis. If you use color in your course, just be careful how you use it, because not everyone can see color. HereTo is a WebAim article on colorblindness, if you are interested in learninglearn more about the use of color.color on the web, review this WebAim article on colorblindness.
Example: Moodle Default Text Editor (Atto)
This Guide Will Help You To:
- Locate the option to change text editors.
- Change to another text editor.
Step-by-step guide
- Go to the top right of your Moodle Dashboard, click your profile (person icon).
2. Click Preferences, and then choose Editor Preferences.
3. Click on the drop down menu to choose the editor you wish to use.
HaveSee a question:Text Editor FAQs
Seek Further Assistance
For additional assistance please contact, Clarkson OIT Help Desk;
Email: helpdesk@clarkson.eduCall: 315-268-HELP (x4357)