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Learn to upload an image to a Moodle activity such as a forum

Updated over 7 months ago

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how to upload an image to a Moodle activity

Procedures

  1. Click on the activity link

    Link labeled Test Forum

  2. Click the image icon on the text editor ribbon above the text entry box

    Arrow pointing to image icon on the text editor ribbon

  3. Enter the link to the image in the Enter URL box or upload an image from your computer by clicking the Browse repositories button

    Image properties box with data entry boxes for an image URL, a description, sizing information, and two buttons labeled Browse repositories and Save image

  4. Be sure to provide a description of the image to ensure accessibility

    Example of image description reading Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collines book cover - purple background with a gold emblem of a snake and a bird

  5. Adjust the size of the image if it is too large. Use the Auto size feature to automatically adjust the value in the second sizing box

    Image sizing boxes with the Auto size checkbox enabled

  6. Click Save image

    Button labeled Save image

  7. The image will appear in the text box. You can center it by clicking the middle lined icon on the ribbon

    Partial view of book cover with three lined icons above it

  8. Remember to save your changes when you are finished enter adding your text and images

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