Content Formatting: Text Styling

Bold, italics, strikethrough

Use Bold bold button, Italics italic button, and Strikethrough strikethrough button to apply formatting as expected.

Best Practices

  • Use all three of these sparingly for emphasis. The intended emphasis does not translate when using screen readers.
  • Avoid using Strikethrough unless you are showing corrections.
  • The Clear Format toolclear format button is context-sensitive and lets you remove the formatting for bold, italics, strikethrough, superscript, and subscript.
  • Keep italics brief. Long sections of italicized text can be difficult for some students to read.

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Superscript, subscripts, and special characters

Use Superscript superscript button, Subscript subscript button, and Special Characters special characters button buttons to apply formatting as expected.

With the Special Characters tool, you can insert many common characters, including currency, arrows, and math, without special code. For example, ½, ¾, and ∑. Please use these characters to create simple equations.

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Highlight text and change text color

The Highlight icon is used to highlight text, change text color, or remove existing highlighting or color from text. 

  • Highlight colors highlight button showing 4 highlighter options: yellow, green, pink, and blue. These colors have been tested for accessible color contrast.
  • Text colors text color button showing red and green text options: red and green. These colors have been tested for accessible color contrast on a white background. If you have any questions about contrast, consult with your Learning Designer.
  • Use the eraser icon highlight remove button to remove the highlight or text color.

Best Practices

  • Use font color and highlighting sparingly, and with a clear and consistent purpose.
  • Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning. Remember, a screen reader will not announce a color change to a student. If color is necessary, talk to your learning designer to ensure it is accessible.
  • The clear format tool remove format button is context-sensitive and lets you remove formatting for bold, italic, strike-through, superscript, and subscript.
  • The remove format tool highlight remove button is context-sensitive and lets you remove highlight colors and text colors.

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Getting help

Your learning designer is your partner in building effective and engaging online courses. Whether it’s navigating Drupal or refining your content, we’re here to assist. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.

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