Editing Content in DesignPLUS

The Edit Current Element Tab provides ways to working with DesignPLUS content once you’ve add it Canvas.

Video Walkthrough

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Click Edit

To begin, click the editing button in the upper right corner of the screen.

A webpage titled Editing Example is shown. Two red arrows point to a gray Edit button in the upper right area of the page. The sidebar menu includes links like Home, Announcements, Modules, and Pages.

2. Click on the “Edit Current Element” Tab

To ensure you’re in the right menu, click on the “Edit Current Element” tab switch to the editing panel.

A screenshot shows a Canvas course page editor with the DesignPLUS Add/Edit panel open. A red arrow points to the “Add Icon” button in the DesignPLUS toolbar on the right side of the screen.

3. Click on Element to Edit

Click on the element in the Rich Content Editor you wish to edit. For this example, we will be editing a button.

Screenshot of a webpage editor showing the word BUTTON highlighted and pointed to by a red arrow. DesignPLUS menu options are expanded on the right sidebar.

4. Select Element in Editing Panel

The editing panel, indicated here, allows you to select exactly which element to focus on. For example, if you wanted to add an icon to a button, you would click on the “Button” tab.

Screenshot showing a page editor with a DesignPLUS toolbar highlighted. An arrow points from a text box labeled Heading to the toolbar, which includes options for adding content blocks, text, buttons, and links.

5. Select a Containing Element

If you wanted to edit an element that contains the button – in this case, a Content Block, you would click on “Content Block” in the Editing Panel.

A screenshot shows a webpage editor with the Edit Editing Example page open. An arrow points to a sidebar menu where Content Block, Text, Button, and Link options are highlighted in a red box.

6. Locate the Content Menu

Under the Edit menu, you will see the action bar, Content menu, Style menu, and a preview of the element. Most basic editing will happen in the Content Menu.

Screenshot showing a web page editor with a highlighted section for editing heading and text on the left, and a button customization panel on the right. A red arrow points from the text area to the button settings.

7. Click Save Button

When you’re finished editing, click “Save” in the lower right corner to save all changes.

A screenshot of a course management page shows access settings, with an arrow pointing to a blue Save button in the bottom right corner, highlighting where to click to save changes.

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