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             <h4> OAuth2 authentication</h4>
             <h4>Inspire Analytics in core</h4>
             <p> Allow users to authenticate with Google G-Suite or Microsoft Office accounts and manage files from associated drives. [[OAuth 2 services|Read more...]]</p>
             <p>Formerly a plugin, Inspire Analytics is now available in core, providing detailed descriptive and prescriptive reports to support learners at risk. Feedback welcome.</p>
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             <h4> Document file converters</h4>
             <h4> New filters for user tours</h4>
             <p>Add plugins for document file conversion, such as from Google Drive. [[Document converters|Read more...]]</p>
             <p>Tours may now be filtered by category, course and course format, making tours target more specific areas of your site.</p>
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             <h4>Improved MySQL support</h4>
             <h4>HTTPS conversion</h4>
             <p>[[MySQL full unicode support|Improved support of multibyte unicode characters on MySQL databases]] means languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Korean work more naturally -and emoji characters are supported throughout the site .</p>
             <p>Convert HTTP embedded content to HTTPS to ensure it works on your HTTPS site with this tool, now available in core..</p>
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             <h4> New "Stealth" mode setting</h4>
             <h4>OAuth2 services trusted email</h4>
             <p> A new admin setting extends the functionality to link to activities without showing them on the course page. See [[Stealth activities]].</p>
             <p>A useful checkbox gives the option of accepting OAuth2 signups without a confirmation email, useful if your organisation uses Google for its domain.</p>
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Revision as of 11:40, 2 November 2017

Moodle 3.4 focuses on improving usability of existing features.

Read on for Moodle 3.4 highlights or watch the Moodle 3.4 highlights screencasts on our YouTube page.

Full details of the release with technical information can be found in the Moodle 3.4 release notes.


For all users

  • Docs CalendarCategoryEvent.png

    Better calendar management

    Thanks to this Moodle Users Association (MUA) project, you can easily manage calendar events- including new category events- in a handy popup window..

  • Docs CalendarDragDrop.png

    Drag and drop calendar events

    This MUA-funded improvement allows you to easily change events in the calendar by dragging and dropping them to new dates.

  • Docs PrivateFilesSpace.png

    Private files storage display

    When uploading files to your Private files, you now see how much space you have used, helping you to better manage your storage limit.

  • Docs GlobalSearch.png

    Improved Global search

    If Global search is enabled, it's now possible to search blocks and courses you are not enrolled in.

  • Docs ActivityNavigationLinks.png

    Easier activity navigation

    'Previous' and 'Next' links, along with a jump-to menu make navigating around courses easier and more intuitive.

  • DocsMobileLinks.png

    Moodle from your Mobile!

    Links in the footer and user profiles now encourage you to download and use the Moodle Mobile app.

For teachers

  • DocsParticipantsEnrolmentsScreen.png

    More efficient user management

    Teachers can now enrol, search, filter and bulk edit or delete learners from a new single Participants and Enrolments screen.

  • Docs MarkActivitiesComplete.png

    Mark activities as complete

    A new capability Override activity completion status means teachers can manually mark as complete (or incomplete) activities on behalf of learners.

  • Docs FileTypeSelector.png

    Helpful file type selector

    When specifying required file types in workshops and assignments, and when uploading media files, a list of suggested file types makes the selection easier.

  • Docs DatabaseTagging.png

    Tag database entries

    Following the glossary, forum post and book chapter tagging in our last release, you can now allow learners to tag database entries..

For administrators

  • Docs Analytics.png

    Inspire Analytics in core

    Formerly a plugin, Inspire Analytics is now available in core, providing detailed descriptive and prescriptive reports to support learners at risk. Feedback welcome.

  • Docs UserTourFilters.png

    New filters for user tours

    Tours may now be filtered by category, course and course format, making tours target more specific areas of your site.

  • Docs HTTPS ConversionTool.png

    HTTPS conversion

    Convert HTTP embedded content to HTTPS to ensure it works on your HTTPS site with this tool, now available in core..

  • Docs TrustOAuthEmail.png

    OAuth2 services trusted email

    A useful checkbox gives the option of accepting OAuth2 signups without a confirmation email, useful if your organisation uses Google for its domain.