The Rich Content Editor can be used to create and edit quiz instructions, question stems, stimulus content, and question feedback. Using the Rich Content Editor, you can format text, add tables, import content and media, and insert equations using MathQuil.
The Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes is a separate feature from the Rich Content Editor used in other areas of Canvas. The New Quizzes Rich Content Editor does not support external tools or apps, HTML editing, media iframes, audio and video recording, or the Accessibility Checker.
Note: Depending on where the Rich Content Editor is used in New Quizzes, all of the features in this lesson may not available.
Format Text
The Rich Content Editor includes several options for formatting text including undo [1], redo [2], bold [3], italics [4], underline [5], text color [6], and background color [7].
To clear any formatting, highlight the text and click the Clear formatting icon [8].
Align Text
To align text, place the cursor in front of the text you wish to align and click the Left Alignment [1], Center Alignment [2], or Right Alignment icon [3].
Superscript or Subscript Text
To superscript text, select the text you want to modify and click the Superscript icon [1].
To subscript text, select the text you want to modify and click the Subscript icon [2].
Change Font or Text Style
To change the font size, click the Font Size drop-down menu [1]. You can choose from 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, or 36 sized fonts.
To change the text style, click the Text Style drop-down menu [2]. You can choose from paragraph, heading 1, heading 2, heading 3, or heading 4, heading 5, heading 6, or preformatted styles.
Upload Media
To import an image, audio, or video file, click the Upload Media icon.
Import Content Options
To import an image, click the Image tab [1]. To upload an audio file, click the Audio tab [2]. To upload a video file, click the Video tab [3].
To drag and drop a file, select the file and drop it into the Drag & Drop section [4]. To browse your device for a file, click the Browse button [5].
For image files, you can enter alt text in the alt text field [6].
Notes:
- When uploading audio files, only MP3 files are accepted.
- When uploading video files, only MP4 and M4V files are accepted.
- You cannot upload captions to a video within New Quizzes.