This article explains a number of tips and tricks for using the Rich Text editor.
Tips and Tricks for Using the Rich Text Editor
Video Embed
- In Rich Text, Instructors can embed videos into the text to include any relevant information.
- Select the Video Icon to add a video.
- Select Embed and paste the video code into the Url field.
- Adjust the width and height of your video, if needed.
- Click Save.
Tables/Charts
- In Rich Text, Instructors can add Tables/Charts to include any information that would require it.
- Instructors can access “Table Properties” in the Table Menu at the top of the Rich Text Editor or at the bottom of the table itself.
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- In Table Properties, Instructors can edit width, height, cell spacing, cell padding, border width, include captions and/or adjust the alignment.
- In the “Advanced” tab of Table Properties, Instructors can adjust border style, border color, and background colors.
- Instructors can access “Cell Properties” in the Table Menu at the top of the Rich Text Editor.
- In Cell Properties, Instructors can edit width, height, cell type, scope and/or adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment.
- In the “Advanced” tab of Cell Properties, Instructors can adjust border width, border style, border color, and background colors.
- Instructors can access “Row Properties” in the Table Menu at the top of the Rich Text Editor.
- In Row Properties, Instructors can edit row type, alignment, and height.
- In the “Advanced” tab of Row Properties, Instructors can adjust border style, border color, and background colors.
Drag and Drop images
- In Rich Text, Instructors can drag and drop images and gifs directly into the text field.
- Move the pointer to the desired image.
- Press and hold down the mouse button to "grab" the image.
- Move the pointer to the desired location of the text field to "drag" the image.
- Release the button to "drop" the image.
Resizing images/videos
- Once an image has been placed in the Rich Text, to adjust the size by clicking on the edges or corners and moving with your mouse.
- To edit or replace the image with a different one at the source of the image, select the “Insert/Edit Image” button at the top of the Rich Text editor.
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- By default, the height and width ratio is locked to maintain the original aspect of the image.
- By clicking on the lock in the menu, Instructors can unlock the aspect ratio and set it to a custom ratio desired by the User.
Preview button
- In Rich Text, Instructors can select the Preview Icon 👁 to have a preview look at the content before saving all changes to ensure all texts, images, tables, and charts have the desired look.