New features

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Moodle 3.5 focuses on ...

Read on for Moodle 3.5 highlights...

Full details of the release with technical information can be found in the Moodle 3.5 release notes.

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For all users

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    Privacy and policies area in Profile

    Access site policies and make data requests from links in your Profile page.

  • DashboardOverview.jpg

    Course images on the dashboard

    Coloured patterns brighten up the dashboard Course overview.

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    Clearer icons, accessible fonts

    The use of Bootstrap 4 stable means enhanced appearance for users and better theming options for developers.

  • 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 (but are allowed to view.)

  • 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

  • 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, 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

    User 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

    For sites converting to HTTPS, the HTTPS conversion tool converts your embedded HTTP content to HTTPS.

  • 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.

  • DocsManageTokens.png

    Manage all Tokens

    Along with a new capability, Manage all tokens, a new admin screen displays user tokens with information and the option to delete them.

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    Site registration

    A clearer site registration page encourages you to register your site, use the mobile app and receive useful updates. Registered sites can share courses via Moodle.net only.