CKEditor formatting tools are available for students when answering a Constructed Response item in the Student Portal. For more information, please visit http://ckeditor.com/.
Formatting Tools
A Constructed Response item requires the student to type an answer in the text box. Below is an explanation of each formatting icon.
Enlarge Textbox Arrow
In the lower right hand corner, drag the arrow to enlarge the text box downward.
Expand to Full Size
Click on this icon to expand the text to full page. Click again to go back to the original screen.
Bold (B), Italics (I), and Underline (U)
Highlight text and click on the desired icon.
Strike-through
Highlight the desired text and click on this icon to strike through. To undo, highlight the text and click on the icon again.
Subscript and Superscript
Highlight the text you want to format and click on the desired icon.
Numbers or Bullets
Click on the desired function to add numbering or bullets. Unclick the icon to remove the formatting.
Add Video
If this feature is enabled within the items or assessment, you may click to upload a video.
Add Audio
If this feature is enabled within the items or assessment, you may click to upload an audio file.
Insert Link
Click this icon to insert a link.
Add Image
If this feature is enabled within the items or assessment, you may click to upload an image.
Equation Editor
Click on the editor icon to create an equation.
Insert a Table
Click on the Table icon and complete the Table Properties set up. Click OK to insert. Use the Backspace key to delete the table.
Insert a Horizontal Line
Click in the text to indicate where the line should be inserted, then click on the icon. Use the backspace key to remove the line.
Insert Special Character
Click on the Omega symbol to insert special characters. To insert, click on the character, then click Close.