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Deep Dive: Inside the Text Editor
Deep Dive: Inside the Text Editor

Before you get started editing an activity, it can be helpful to know the power of the Text Editor!

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Written by Trevor Register
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  • B - This allows you to bold your text. The shortcut “Ctrl+B” will also turn on bolded text.

  • I - This allows you to italicize your text. The shortcut “Ctrl+I” will also turn on italics.

  • U - This allows you to underline your text. The shortcut “Ctrl+U” will also turn on underlining.

  • Numbered List - This allows you to create a numeric list.

  • Bulleted List - This allows you to create a bulleted list.

  • Change Indent - Change the indent of text.

  • Hyperlink: This allows you to add a hyperlink. The shortcut to open hyperlinking is Ctrl+V while highlight the text with a URL in your clipboard.

  • Image Upload: This allows you to insert any picture file on your computer. We suggest PNG, JPEG/JPG, or GIF files for the best results.

  • Equation Editor: Our equation editor uses LaTeX. To learn more about LaTeX, check out our article with a cheat sheet for common equations.

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