Add an Image to a Discussion Post
The Moodle text editor allows users to include images as part of a discussion forum post. You can add files to a post that are saved on your device or publicly accessible through a web URL.
Step 1: Click on the title of the discussion forum to open and view the conversation.
Step 2: Click on Add a new discussion topic.
Step 3: Enter text in the Subject field.
Step 4: Click into the Message field to enter text. To add an image, click the image icon within the text editor.
Step 5: In the pop-up that appears, click Browse Repositories to upload an image file.
Note: If you have a web-based image file, you can post the URL in the field.
Step 6: In the file picker, click Choose file and locate the file in the storage location on your computer.
Step 7: When the file appears as an attachment, click Upload this file.
A preview of the image will appear in the image properties window
Step 8: Enter details about the image in the Describe this image for someone who cannot see it field.
Note: A description is requested to meet ADA accessibility guidelines for those using screen readers
Step 9: The initial image size is set based on the image dimensions. To adjust the size, enter a numerical value into one of the fields.
Note: Optimal pixel size for an image in Moodle is in the 300-325 range.
Step 10: Click Save image when finished.
The image will then appear in the discussion message field. Add additional text a needed around the image.
Step 11: When finishing creating the post, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Post to Forum.