There are lots of great reasons to like the updated Content Editor, coming to courses in the original view on Thursday, Nov. 5. Adding content has been simplified, and it works better on both hand-held devices and larger screens. There are several improvements for accessibility and some new features, too. Here are just six enhancements.<\/p>\n
The Power of Plus
\nOne easy menu for adding content from your computer, cloud storage, or integrated tool. The Content Editor will automatically recognize the kinds of files you add.<\/p>\n
Better for All Devices
\nThe editor is better suited for all devices\u2014small screen or big. Pop-ups are gone for a better mobile experience.<\/p>\n
Improved Accessibility
\nThe editor is more accessible, and a new accessibility checker helps authors make content more accessible.<\/p>\n
Better Copy and Paste
\nPasting content from Word, Excel, and websites is even better. You can choose to remove extra HTML but retain basic formatting.<\/p>\n
Simple Embed
\nWhen pasting links to websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion, the videos are automatically embedded for inline playback. Other sites including The New York Times, WordPress, SlideShare and Facebook will embed summary previews.<\/p>\n
Display Computer Code
\nAuthors can now share formatted computer code snippets, super handy for computer science classes and coding clubs.<\/p>\n