Desire2Learn

Using HTML Editor

Using HTML to format text provides you with options for customization including color, justification, and hyperlinking. You can either write the code yourself, or use Desire2Learn's HTML Editor dialog box. If you choose to write HTML yourself, check In HTML and enter the code directly into the text box.  (Uncheck if you want to write in plain text.)

The following instructions are for using the HTML Editor. You are able to use the HTML Editor option whenever you are working with text.

1. From the location where you want to create the text, click Html Editor.
   The HTML Editor dialog box appears.
   
   
   
2. In the text area, type your text.
   
   
3. Use the editing tools to format the text as desired.
   HINT: You can make changes directly to the code by using HTML view, < >, located at the bottom of the HTML Editor dialog box.
   
   
4. When finished, click Insert.
   Your message appears in the scroll box.
5. OPTIONAL: To preview your message as it will appear, click Preview. 
   The Preview window appears with your message displayed.
   
   
6. When done previewing your text, click Insert.
   
   
7. To make any additional changes to your message, repeat steps 3-6.
   
   
8. When finished, click SAVE.