The Aula editor works the same way across the platform, making it easy to format your text wherever you’re posting. Whether you’re writing a direct message, a post in the Common Room, or a Handin assignment, you’ll start from the same familiar blank page—with a plus button on the left. In this article, we’ll explore the editor’s formatting options.
Note
- The mobile app supports simple text blocks for writing posts and messages.
- The Aula Editor is, unfortunately, unavailable on the mobile app.
The Formatting Toolbar
Most formatting options are available in the formatting toolbar, which is hidden by default. To reveal it:
Select text using your mouse, or hold Shift while using the arrow keys (or use a selection shortcut such as Cmd/Ctrl + A to select all).
When you hover over a formatting option, you’ll see its name and, if available, the corresponding keyboard shortcut.
In the Aula editor, you will have the options to create text with:
- H1 Large heading
- H2 Medium heading
- H3 Small heading
- Quote
- Paragraph text
- Bullet lists
- Ordered/numbered lists
- Bold
- Italics
- Underscore
- Strikethrough
- Font color
- Hyperlinks
- Inline code
- Code blocks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard power users can use keyboard shortcuts that are standard for their Operating System.
| Keyboard shortcut | |
| Bold | cmd/ctrl + b |
| Italics | cmd/ctrl + i |
| Underline | cmd/ctrl + u |
| Strikethrough | cmd/ctrl + shift + x |
| Inline code | cmd/ctrl + e |
| Hyperlink | Select text and then press cmd/ctrl + k |
Add Emojis 🙆🏽♀️
To add inline emoji in Aula, you'll need to use your Operating System's native emoji picker. Head over to Emoji in Aula for detailed instructions.
Attachments
If you click on the plus button to the left, you'll see a drop-down which will allow you to add:
- Voice recordings: Rather than typing your message, truly personalise it by sending a quick voice note. After recording, you'll have the option to add a title to your voice note.
- Files: Upload files from your local drive or from cloud services (Google Drive or OneDrive). Individual files must be under 1GB.
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Formatting:
- Code blocks support the following syntaxes: C, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Markup, MathML, RSS, SVG, XML. They can also be triggered by typing ``` followed by a space.
- LaTeX: Compose in LaTeX (especially useful for equations).
- Integrations: Available integrations will depend on the third-party services used by your University.
- Assignment: Add a direct link to an assignment for better visibility and easier access (for Educators only). Learn here how to add a direct link to an assignment.
- Templates: Choose a template to create regular posts faster and more efficiently (for Educators only). Follow the steps in this article.