Moodle text editor

In summer 2023, the default text editor in Moodle, TinyMCE, was updated. The updated editor has a different look as well as new features. Learn more at the Moodle support page for the TinyMCE editor.

Using the text editor

The TinyMCE editor offers features via both drop-down menus and a toolbar. Moodle TinyMCE editor with text box and toolbar

On smaller screens, the full toolbar may not be visible. Click the “...” button on the toolbar to see all of the tools. Moodle TinyMCE editor toolbar with the more option highlighted

Sometimes the text area is especially small, and text may not be visible at all. Expand the text area by clicking and dragging on the lower right corner. Moodle TinyMCE editor with the textbook expansion option highlighted

Adding multimedia content

You now can record short audio or videos (two minutes or less) to add to Moodle directly in the TinyMCE editor. These recordings do not support important accessibility features, such as captions or a transcript.

Select the microphone icon to record audio, or select the camera icon to record video.

Moodle TinyMCE editor toolbar with the record audio and record video options highlighted

When you are ready, click the “start recording” button.
Click the “stop recording” button when you are done.
You will have a chance to review your recording. If you are happy with it, click the “attach recording” button to add it to the text area. If you are not happy with your recording, you can use the “record again” button to create a new recording.

These recordings are best for informal interactions, such as adding audio to forum posts. For other media needs, use our media system, Panopto. Contact us at its@reed.edu to get started.

Adding and editing images

Using the TinyMCE editor, you can drag and drop images into the text area. Use the image editor to add alternative text or edit the image. Moodle TinyMCE editor with an image of a classroom in the text box and the image option in the toolbar highlighted