Add Text

To add Text to your portfolio or assignment page, select the Text option from the tool bar at the top of your page, or use the 'Add' link to select where you would like to add your text, then choose the Text option.

When adding text directly to a portfolio page, you have a few options. You can (click on the one that you would like to learn about):
1. Type Directly into the Text Editor
2. Copy and Paste Text

Adding text by typing it directly into the text editor eliminates the step of creating a word document on your computer, and later copying and pasting it to your portfolio, or uploading it as an artifact. You will not lose the ability to format and/or personalize your content. The text editor enables you to bold, italicize, underline, and strikeout text. You can also add numbering, bullets and align your content. In fact, by copying and pasting content from a Word document, you will lose some of your formatting, making this option even more appealing!

However, it is important to note that, as in MS Word, you must remember to save your work periodically to avoid the loss of any unsaved changes in the event of a power, or internet failure. Once you are satisfied with your content, click Save, and then Close. Remember, you can come back to edit this text at any point.

If you wish to copy content from an MS Word document and paste it into the text editor, you must use the 'Paste from Word' icon, available in the middle tool bar of the text editor. You cannot paste MS Word content directly into the text editor, as you will also copy incompatible formatting characters. Using the 'Paste from Word' icon, will retain most of the formatting options applied to the MS Word document, excluding those that are not available from the text editor.

If you wish to copy content from any other source and paste it into the text editor, simply place your cursor in the text editor and use "Ctrl + V" (PC) or "Command + V" (MAC) to paste your content. You may now have to format your text using the tools available from the text editor.

As always, remember to click Save after any changes have been made.