Using the Rich Content Editor

In this video, you will learn how to use the Rich Content Editor in Canvas.

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You'll find the RCE in numerous places in your Canvas course:

• Announcements
• Assignments
• Discussions
• Pages
• Quizzes
• Syllabus

Anything that can be viewed in a web browser can be inserted into the Rich Content Editor content area [1]. Content can also input HTML directly into Canvas using the HTML Editor link [2].

Users can also easily link to course content using the Content Selector [3], which is displayed in the sidebar any time the Rich Content Editor is open. Depending on the feature area being viewed (course or group), users may be able to link to existing files, images, or links, and upload new files and images.

For more details about the Rich Content Editor, please view our Rich Content Editor Lessons. Links to an external site.

Accessibility

Check your content to make sure it is accessible. The Rich Content Editor includes an accessibility tool that checks common accessibility errors within the editor. This tool can help you design course content while considering accessibility attributes (circled below)

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