You can add text to the HTML Editor by typing it directly into the editor, or copying and pasting it from another file. The Editor also offers a wide range of options to format the text. Many of these options are similar to those offered by other word processors, such as Word.

1. On the top menu bar, from left to right you can:
   • Choose the style of the text: (and) whether it concerns a heading or a paragraph;
   • Make the text bold, italic, or underlined. Click on the arrow to use more options;
   • Change the color of the text. In the window that opens, you will be able to see whether the selected color is legible for the visually impaired;
   • Choose (and determine) the alignment of the text;
   • Indent the text or create a list. Click on the arrow for more options;
   • Add content, click 'Add Quick Link' and click 'Insert Image'. Detailed descriptions on these topics can be found in How do I add media to the Editor? and How do I add quicklinks to the Editor?;
2. Click the 'plus sign' to see other options:
   • Comparison
   • Table, creating and modifying tables
   • Attributes, html properties
   • Divider, horizontal line
   • Emoji
   • Symbols, special characters
   • Insert code, from javascript to to python to LaTe
3. On the bottom menu bar from left to right:
   • Determine the font and font size. (We recommend using the Lato font, as that is the font that Brightspace uses.)
   • Paint formatting: Copy the current formatting and paste it on other parts of the text. you can also use this feature to copy the current format (for example the font, font size, bold or italic text);
   • Accessibility check: Check whether your text is legible for the visually impaired;
   • Word Count: View the word and character count of the text;
   • Preview: A preview of the final text;
   • Source code: view the html source code of your text;
   • Undo and Redo: Undo or restore changes.
4. With the three '...' dots you make the bottom menu bar (in)visible
5. 'Full screen', makes the HTML editor full screen
6. Click 'Save' and 'Close' to publish the content and close the editor.