New features

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Read on for an overview of the key features and improvements in Moodle 4.3, or watch our [ YouTube playlist of 4.3 New features].

For role-specific information, see New for teachers, New for students and New for administrators.

The list of major features and improvements can be found in the Moodle 4.3 release notes.

Activity cards redesign

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Streamlined cards

Smaller activity icons and content arranged to take up less space.

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Dropdown menus

Access activity completion conditions from a dropdown menu.

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Access restrictions show more/less

Access restrictions are hidden until you select Show more.

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Edit links for direct access to settings

Teachers have Edit links taking them directly to the activity completion or access restriction settings.

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Group icons for teachers

A group icon displays on hover for activities allowing groups.

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Group mode

A modal window gives teachers quick access to group mode settings.

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Availability options

A modal window gives teachers quick access to change availability.

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Edit availability

Teachers can also edit availability from the relevant item.

Default activity completion (MUA)

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Site-wide default completion page

Admins can define default completion settings which teachers can configure in an improved default completion page.

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Progressive display of completion conditions

Completion conditions are neater with additional options displayed only when selected.

Course communication

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Matrix as an integrated provider

Admins can enable Matrix as a communication provider for teachers to use in courses.

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Quick link to rooms

A quick link to new or existing rooms enhances course communication.

MoodleNet sharing improvements

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Share courses

Teachers can share courses or parts of courses to MoodleNet.

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MoodleNet Share progress page

A new page shows the progress of course and activity uploads.

LTI External tools

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Add tools more easily in courses

Significant refactoring to LTI External tools simplify their use for course teachers.

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Control display in Activity chooser

Teachers can specify which tools will display for selection in the Activity chooser.

Report builder

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Another new report source

Course categories is now available as a new report source.

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New filter

Custom reports may be filtered on context level.

Gradebook enhancements

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Sticky footers

Sticky footers give quick access to common action buttons and navigation links.

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Quickly add or edit grade items

A modal window allows for more efficient adding and editing of grade items.

Security enhancements

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MFA

Multi-factor authentication brings added security to your site.

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YouTube and Vimeo

'Do not track' privacy options are available for YouTube and Vimeo.

TinyMCE editor improvements

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Full screen buton

A full screen button makes editing easier.

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Premium plugin support

Add Tiny plugins without the need to install additional extensions.

Question bank improvements

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Better search and filter

The Question bank now has improved searching and filtering similar to other areas of Moodle.

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TBC Customise view of Question bank

TBC

And more...

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Course index collapse/expand all

Expand all/collapse all options for the course index on the course page.

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Text and Media area name

Text and media areas can now have names which display in the Course index.

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Book navigation improvement

Floating buttons enhance navigation of the Book resource.

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TBC?

TBC