Desire2Learn 8.3

Using HTML Editor

When creating text in Desire2Learn, you are working in the Design view of the integrated HTML Editor. This editor offers both basic and advanced formatting options. In addition to formatting options, the Advanced tab in the HTML Editor allows you to insert pictures, Quicklinks, and objects such as audio files.

The HTML Editor Environment
Using the HTML Editor
Copying and Pasting Content into the HTML Editor

The HTML Editor Environment

Whenever you create text (e.g., a Discussion, a News item), you will be using the HTML Editor. The HTML Editor window is shown here.

Using the HTML Editor

In the text area, type the desired text
HINT: To have the HTML Editor appear full screen, click TOGGLE FULLSCREEN MODE
To apply basic formatting to your text, use the toolbar buttons
To apply advanced formatting to your text,
1. Select the Advanced tab
  The Advanced tools appear.
2. Use the tools on the Advanced toolbar as needed
  HINT: You can make changes directly to the code by clicking EDIT HTML SOURCE
To check the spelling of your text, click TOGGLE SPELLCHECKER
For more information, refer to Using Spellchecker.
To preview the new changes, click PREVIEW
To make any additional changes to your message, repeat steps 1-4
When finished, click SAVE

Copying and Pasting Content into the HTML Editor

RECOMMENDED: Remove formatting from text you are copying, including bullets, numbers, tabs, page numbers, etc. Pasting formatted text may add code which can cause unintended results. This may then be difficult to correct using the editing tools provided.

Copy the text you want to paste into the HTML Editor
In the HTML Editor, select the Advanced tab
To paste text that contains no formatting, click PASTE
To paste text that contains some formatting, click PASTE AS PLAIN TEXT
This will remove the formatting and paste only the text.
To paste text that has been copied from Microsoft Word, click PASTE FROM WORD
Using the Basic and Advanced tabs, apply the desired formatting
Click SAVE