Rich Content Editor Overview

The Rich Content Editor is the Canvas tool for adding text, embedding media, and attaching files. Links can also be added easily to other Canvas items, like assignments, quizzes, modules, and discussions. It appears just about anywhere a user can enter content. Its formatting options are similar to those in word processing software, and it includes an option to enter HTML code directly.

A few tips:

  • The buttons that used to be on the right-hand side of your screen to link to other places in the course are now under the "link" button in the ribbon bar. Click the arrow next to the link and select "course links."
  • Want to add a link to a file in your course? Click the arrow next to the "documents" icon (looks like a piece of paper).
  • The accessibility checker and the HTML code buttons are now on the bottom of the window.
  • Check out the "plug" icon and you can see all of the "plug-ins" like Studio, YouTube, and Films on Demand.
  • We think you'll like the new RCE, but it does take a little time to get used to it. 

 

We suggest you bookmark the Canvas Guide Links to an external site. and watch this video:

 

 

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