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Why a Word quiz needs reformatting before Moodle import

Building a Moodle import quiz from Word usually means reformatting the questions first, because Moodle does not read a .docx file as a question file. Its import tool expects a structured format such as GIFT, Aiken or Moodle XML, and each question needs its options and correct answer marked in that format's own syntax.

Start from the notes or slides you already teach from, not a blank page.
Use multiple choice for recall, true/false for quick checks, and short answer for explanations.
Read every generated question against your source before it goes into a graded quiz.
Keep one question bank per course so imported questions are easy to find and reuse.

Example Moodle import question formats

In GIFT format, which symbol marks the correct answer to a multiple-choice question?An equals sign (=) marks the correct answer, and a tilde (~) marks each incorrect one, so Moodle can tell the options apart when parsing the file.

In Aiken format, how is the correct answer indicated?With a line that reads ANSWER: followed by the letter of the correct option, such as ANSWER: B, placed after the lettered choices.

Can Moodle import a Word document directly as quiz questions?No, the core import formats are GIFT, Aiken and Moodle XML, so the questions must be converted into one of those formats before importing.

What does the question category do during a Moodle question bank import?It organizes imported questions inside the question bank so they can be found and reused across multiple quizzes in the course.

Why run a small test import before loading a full question bank?A single formatting error can cause the import to fail or skip questions, so a short test file shows problems before a large batch is uploaded.

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Works from your own Word file

Upload a DOCX alongside PDFs, slides or plain notes, and DeckOwl builds the questions from your material.

Explanations on every question

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question includes an explanation, so students see why an answer is right.

Moodle XML export

The Pro plan exports questions as Moodle XML, which you can import into your question bank instead of retyping them.

How it works

Upload your Word document

Add the DOCX file or any other notes, slides or PDFs you want to turn into questions.

Choose question types and review

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then check the wording and answer keys before exporting.

Export and import into Moodle

On the Pro plan, export Moodle XML and upload it through the question import tool in your course.

Doing this by hand for a long quiz is slow and easy to get wrong, since a single missing answer marker can stop an import. Generating the questions from your source material and exporting them in a Moodle-ready format keeps the structure consistent from the start.

Review the generated questions before you import them. Check that each correct answer matches your course material, and that the explanations make sense to students who have not seen the original notes.

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Frequently asked questions

What file format does Moodle need to import quiz questions?

Moodle's question import tool accepts formats such as GIFT, Aiken and Moodle XML, and it does not read a Word document directly as a question file. You need to convert the questions into one of these formats first.

How should answer options be formatted before a Moodle import?

Keep each question as its own block, list the options on separate lines, and mark the correct answer with the syntax of the chosen format, such as an equals sign in GIFT or an ANSWER line in Aiken.

Does DeckOwl export to Moodle XML?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you generate a few quizzes per month and study in the browser, but it does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No, you can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card required.

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