Using Features

Editing Made Easy

Everything you need to know about formatting text and editing content in your CARL lesson editor.

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1

Text Formatting

To format text in your lesson, click into any text field, select the text you want to change, and use the formatting toolbar that appears.

  1. 1 Click on a text field to activate it
  2. 2 Select the text you want to format
  3. 3 Use the toolbar to apply formatting
Bolding text in CARL

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Formatting toolbar options

ButtonWhat It Does
BBold
UUnderline
IItalic
Superscript (for exponents)
x₂Subscript (for chemical formulas)
H1–H4Heading levels

You can also change text size, color, and apply bullets or numbered lists from the toolbar.

2

Editing & Replacing Text

To edit or replace existing text in your lesson:

  1. 1 Click on a text field to activate it
  2. 2 Double-click to select all text, or click and drag to select a portion
  3. 3 Type your new text to replace the selection
Replacing text in CARL

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3

Adding & Removing Lines

Each list item in your lesson has + and buttons. Hover over any field to reveal them.

  • Click + to add a new line below
  • Click to remove that line
Adding and removing lines in CARL

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Works in all list sections

  • Big Ideas
  • Learning Goals
  • Success Criteria
  • Materials
  • Key Vocabulary
  • And more!
4

Inserting Math Formulas

CARL supports mathematical notation directly in the editor. To add a formula:

  1. 1 Click on a text field to activate it
  2. 2 Click the f(x) button in the formatting toolbar
  3. 3 Type your formula using standard math notation
  4. 4 Click "Insert Math"
Adding math formulas in CARL

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Common formula examples

What you typeWhat it displays
x^2
1/2½ (or use the fraction template)
√xSquare root of x
10 + 5 = 15Basic equation
Note: Math formulas work in any text field across your lesson, including learning goals, activities, and assessments.

You're All Set!

Now you know how to format, edit, and build out your lessons. We're continuously improving the editor based on your feedback.

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