Accessible Moodle (implementation guide)

3.2. Text alignment

The text is left-aligned.

What is meant by this?

A left-aligned text is aligned to the left edge of the page. This means that all line beginnings are vertically aligned and the line ends run out freely on the right. In principle, texts in Moodle are already left-aligned. However, if texts are copied and pasted from other programs (e.g. Word), the formatting is also copied. Text that is not left-aligned should therefore be changed accordingly.

Why is it important?

Left-aligned formatting helps recipients who have difficulty following the flow of reading, as the lines of text start at a common left margin and are therefore easier to follow. If the lines are of different lengths, it is easier to jump from one line to the next with the eyes. As justified text causes irregularly large spaces between words and more frequent word breaks, especially in narrow columns, left-aligned justified text is preferable.

How can I implement/check it?

Select the relevant text. In the editor under "Format - Align" you will find the settings for the alignment of the text, select "Left" here.