Rich Content Editor
Canvas has a simple, yet powerful, content editor that is used for creating and editing course content, inserting links to documents, and embedding videos and multimedia. The Rich Content Editor is used in features such as: Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.
On This Page:
How to Access the Rich Content Editor
Overview
Access and Use
How do I access the Rich Content Editor as an instructorHow do I use the menubar in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I use the Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I use the HTML view in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I use the Math Editor in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
Special Views
How do I view captions in a video in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?Creating Content
Hyperlinks (External Applications)
How do I create hyperlinks to external URLs in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?How do I create a hyperlink or embed a file from Google Drive into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I create a hyperlink from Microsoft Office 365 in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I select content from an external app in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
Video
How do I add captions to new or uploaded videos in the Rich Content Editor in Canvas as an instructor?How do I link to a YouTube video in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
Editing Content
How do I edit and remove hyperlinks in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I manage alt text and display options for images embedded in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I manage video options in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I edit an icon made using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker?
How do I delete an icon made using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker?
Embedding, Uploading, and Recording Content
How do I upload a document in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I embed documents from Canvas in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I embed images from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I embed media from an external source in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I embed media files from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I upload and embed an image in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I upload and embed a media file from my computer in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
How do I record media using the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
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Canvas Training and Resources (On-Demand)
This course contains a wide variety of resources including a Canvas course checklist, video and written tutorials, sample courses, and access to 24/7 support. The course is "on-demand" meaning that you can access it at any time.
To access this "Canvas Training and Resources" course, you can simply self-enroll by following these steps:
- Click on this link: https://umamherst.instructure.com/enroll/WDGJ8T
- Log into Canvas with your NetID@umass.edu and password.
- Click on Enroll in Course OR Go to the Course to access the course.
You should now see the "Canvas Training and Resources" course on your Canvas dashboard.
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Need Help Now?
IDEAS is available for drop-in support on Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm:
- Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
- In person (Bartlett Hall, Room 319)
To schedule and appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.