Learning objectives

When you have completed this session, you should be able to

list the most important tools in Moodle's editor.

Web editor in Moodle

There is an easy and handy web editor in Moodle that is suitable for editing the most HTML documents, educational materials, shorter lessons, assignments. You can work with this editor like in a normal word processor without knowing the HTML code but in case you would like to have a look at the source code you can read it and even modify it.

Common toolbar elements and functions

Icon	Function
	View or edit the document source code (for advanced users).
	Preview what the HTML page will look like for users.
	Select a layout template.
	Cut the highlighted text to the clipboard.
	Copy the highlighted text to the clipboard.
	Paste the data copied to the clipboard (with or without formatting).
	Paste content copied from Microsoft Word or similar applications.
	Print the current document.
	Spell check the text in the document.
	Undo or redo the most recent action taken.
	Find a word or phrase within the document.
	Find and replace a word or phrase within the document.
	Select the entire text in the document.
	Remove the formatting from the highlighted text.
	Applies bold, italic, underscore or strikethrough formatting to the highlighted text.
	Superscript or subscript the highlighted text.
	Changes the color of the text.
	Changes the background color of the text.
	Creates numbered or bulleted lists.
	Increase or decrease the text indentation.
	Sets the text alignment (left, centered, right or justified).
	Inserts or modifies a link anchor.
	Inserts images into the document.
	Creates a table with the defined number of columns and rows.
	Inserts a divider line (horizontal rule).
	Inserts an emoticons image (smiley faces, email icon, lightbulb, etc.).
	Inserts symbols & special characters (accented characters, trademark, currency symbol, etc.).
	Inserts a printing page break. Only impacts printed version.
	Keyboard for special languages.
	Styles & formatting determine the appearance and semantic value of your document. You may use the drop down boxes to apply styles, set the font, its size, etc. To remove the applied style select the style name again.