New features
Read on for an overview of the key features and improvements in Moodle 4.2, or watch our [YouTube playlist of 4.2 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 4.2 release notes.
Course page improvements
Quickly create content
Click to add an activity or resource anywhere on the course page.
Easily indent items
If the admin setting is enabled, move items once to the right, with this being reflected in the course index too.
Better section options
Duplicate sections and benefit from useful permalinks.
Activity names
Activity names now only display when edit mode is on.
Bulk editing (MUA)
Enable bulk editing
Thanks to the MUA, a bulk editing option is available.
Bulk actions
Bulk delete, move, duplicate, hide or change visibility from the footer.
Report builder
New report sources
Create reports on comments and user badges.
Another report feature
Another sentence
Gradebook enhancements
Grader report search
Easily search and filter the Grader report.
Collapse columns
Collapse columns the Grader report
View feedback
View feedback directly in the Grader report.
Collapsible categories
Collapse categories in the Gradebook setup for easier management.
New in integrations
BigBlueButton
New settings control visiblity of profile photos and access to recording formats.
MoodleNet (phase 1)
Admins can connect to an instance of MoodleNet and access settings for fine-grained control.
TinyMCE settings
Admin settings control availability of TinyMCE features.
TinyMCE editor
Popular, modern and accessible, TinyMCE is now default in new Moodle sites.
Quiz and Question bank
Question numbers
Teachers can customise question numbers
Reopen attempts
Teachers can reopen attempts never submitted.
And more...
Assignment messaging
Message students directly from the Assignment grading screen.
Group membership visibility
Specify who can see which groups in a course.
