Text editor FAQ: Difference between revisions

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I can't find the option to do......

Click the icon at the far right of the bottom row (two boxes with an arrow). It will say "Enlarge Editor" when you hover over it. The editor will now appear in a pop-up with the full range of options available (e.g. tables).

The HTML Editor does not appear

Check the following points and/or discussions (in no particular order);

HTMLArea only supports Firefox and Internet Explorer
GoDaddy http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=117556
Analytics code or advertisement scripts http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=117034
Hacked site / injected code http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=116374
Editor can be disabled from Administration > Appearance > HTML editor > Use HTML editor or
Editor can be disabled from user profile (When editing text > Use standard web forms)
Settings of browser (javascript may be disabled)
Some custom plugin may break source code

How can I enable a spell-check?

If you want the HTML editor to have a spell-check button, you need to install aspell 0.50 or later on your server, and enter the correct path to access the aspell binary in Administration > Server > System paths.

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+==How can I enable a spell-check?==
+If you want the HTML editor to have a spell-check button, you need to install aspell 0.50 or later on your server, and enter the correct path to access the aspell binary in ''Administration > Server > [[System paths]]''.
 ==See also==

Documentation