Quercus Rich Content Editor
The Rich Content Editor (RCE) is the editor used in Quercus that allows you to enter text, links, images, files, and other forms of content.
The Rich Content Editor can be used with:
- Announcements
- Assignments
- Discussions
- Pages
- Quizzes
- Syllabus
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Typical Course Format?
Most tools in the Academic Toolbox can assist in both online and face-to-face courses. Many tools can provide benefits in either synchronous or asynchronous teaching. Some tools have been primarily designed for one format or another (synchronous/asynchronous), however, may be adapted for any format depending on your pedagogical goals.
To learn more about different teaching modalities, please consult our Online Teaching & Learning page, arrange a consultation with a CTSI Teaching Liason, or contact your Divisional support representative.
Where can I get more support?
Related resources / similar tools
Instructions
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Auto-Save Feature
For pages with one Rich Content Editor, the editor autosaves unsubmitted content for up to one hour in the case of internet connectivity loss or navigating away from the page. Upon returning to the page, you will be notified that there is autosaved content available.

Please note:
- Saved content is stored on your browser’s local storage, which means autosaved content can only be recovered when using the same browser on the same computer an hour within the last edit.
- You should continue to save your content frequently. Consider compiling your content outside of Quercus (such as a word processing software) before entering it in the Rich Content Editor.
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Tips and Tricks
- Depending on the width of your browser window, some options may be hidden. Click on the three vertical dots icon to open these options.

- When creating content using the New Rich Content Editor, use the Accessibility Checker to check for common accessibility issues. Click on the icon with a person in a circle to open the Accessibility Checker.

- Depending on the width of your browser window, some options may be hidden. Click on the three vertical dots icon to open these options.
Guides
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What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE)?
- How do I access the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I add and modify text in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I use the menubar in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I insert a table using the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I use the HTML view in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I resize the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I create hyperlinks to external URLs in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I create hyperlinks to user, group, or course files in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I create hyperlinks to course or group content in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I edit or remove hyperlinks in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I upload and embed an image in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I embed images from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I upload and embed a media file from my computer in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I manage alt text and display options for images embedded in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I upload a document in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I create a hyperlink from Microsoft Office 365 in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I link to or embed a YouTube video in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I embed media files from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I link to a document from Canvas in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I use the math Equation Editor in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I record media using the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I add captions to new or uploaded videos in the Rich Content Editor in Canvas?
- How do I view captions in a video in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I manage video options in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I select content from an external app in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I embed media from an external source in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I use the Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor?
- How do I create an icon using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker as an instructor?
- How do I edit an icon made using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker as an instructor?
- How do I delete an icon made using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker as an instructor?
Considerations
Please note that Youtube videos added via RCE may contain advertisements.
Using the embed code or share link direct from Youtube will have the same behaviour. When adding video via the RCE YouTube integration, a message will be shown indicating advertisements may be displayed.
Last Modified:
12 March, 2026
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