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Turn your notes into a Canvas quiz with HTML-ready questions

Upload a PDF, slide deck, or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions with explanations. Paste them into Canvas or export them on Pro.

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Writing Canvas quiz questions without retyping your notes

Most people who type canvas quiz html want to get well-formed questions into Canvas without rebuilding them by hand. The Canvas quiz editor accepts basic HTML in question text, so a clean source with clear wording makes the formatting step much faster.

Keep question text short and put formatting in the HTML view, such as <strong> for key terms
Use alt text on any image you add to a question so screen readers can describe it
Write one correct answer and plausible distractors so students must think about the content
Review every explanation against your course notes before publishing the quiz

Example HTML basics for Canvas content pages

Which tag creates the largest heading on a page?<h1>, because heading levels run from h1 (largest) to h6 (smallest).

Which tag creates an unordered bulleted list?<ul>, with each item wrapped in <li>, because ul stands for unordered list.

Which attribute gives an image a text description?alt, because screen readers read it aloud and browsers show it if the image fails to load.

Which tag creates a hyperlink?<a href="...">, because the href attribute holds the destination address.

True or false: a <div> starts on a new line by default.True, because div is a block-level element, which takes up the full available width.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages. Each quiz is built from your course content, not generic templates.

Three question types with explanations

Choose multiple choice, true/false, or short answer. Every question includes an explanation so students learn why an answer is right.

Export options by plan

Study in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your source

Add slides, a PDF, or notes. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Generate and review

Pick the question types and count you need, then check each question and explanation before you use it.

Add to Canvas or export

Copy the question text into Canvas, using the HTML view for formatting if needed. Pro subscribers can export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML.

DeckOwl starts from your own material. Upload the lecture slides or notes the quiz should cover, choose multiple choice, true/false, or short answer, and review each item and its explanation before adding it to your course. Keeping each quiz to one topic makes the results easier for students to act on.

If your Canvas course needs a file to import, Pro includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. Check which import format your course accepts before you upload.

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Frequently asked questions

What HTML do I need for a basic Canvas quiz question?

Most Canvas quiz questions need no HTML at all. Basic tags such as <p>, <strong>, and <img> can be entered in the HTML view of the question text box if you want formatting.

How do I write a good multiple-choice question for a course quiz?

Write one clearly correct answer and distractors that reflect common mistakes, not obviously wrong options. Keep the stem focused on one idea so the explanation can point to a specific fact from the material.

Can I export my quiz straight into Canvas?

Pro includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, and Plus includes PDF and DOCX export. Check which import format your Canvas site accepts before uploading, since the free plan does not include exports.

Is there a free plan to try this?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but it does not include exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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