How to Access the Design Tools Panel and Preferences
How Do I Access the Design Tool Panel?
When you edit a page or an assignment in the rich content editor, click the rocket icon in upper right corner to display the Design Tools panel.
How Do I Customize My Preferences?
You can customize your Design Tool preferences. Review the numbered item below.
- Click the gear icon in upper right corner of the Design Tool panel to access the preferences.
- You can choose to automatically launch Design Tools when you edit a page.
- Select the desired comfort level or choose individual items as desired.
- Use the Create/Edit content option to apply themes, content blocks, or copy existing content.
- When an element is selected in rich content editor you can use the customize the style section to apply attributes to selected element.
- The Add Advanced Elements only displays when the Intermediate or Advanced comfort levels are chosen. There are several tasks you can do in this section.
- Use the Check Accessibility section to check your headers, image alternative text, and links for accessibility.
- Use the Get Help section to learn how to use Design Tools.
- The Advanced HTML Editor will only display when the advanced comfort level is chosen. This option will allow you to edit the HTML code with advanced color coding for HTML elements.