Moodle: Editing your Moodle Profile

Overview

Any user is able to add a picture, add/edit pronouns, and phonetically spelling to their name in their Moodle profile. Follow the instructions in this article to update your profile. 

Step-by-step Guide

1. Click on the Preferences option from the drop down menu in your user account window (top right corner)
2. Click on the Edit Profile link
3. Click the sections to expand it and fill in the following information. 
   1. General: The General section allows you to edit general information such as the time zone and description
      ⚠️WARNING: Time zone changes do not adjust to your current time zone automatically. BE CAREFUL when adjusting this setting ⚠️
   2. User Picture: The User Picture section Allows you to upload a profile picture.
   3. Additional Names: The Additional Names section allows you to add your first and last name in phonetics as well as any other names that you have (middle name or alternate name). 
   4. Carleton: The Carleton section allows you to add your personal pronouns
4. Make sure to click the update profile button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

Learn more about pronouns

• Carleton's Gender and Sexuality Center: Using Pronouns
• External reference: mypronouns.org

Questions?

If you need further assistance or have specific questions that aren't covered in this article, please don't hesitate to reach out for personalized support by submitting a Moodle Support ticket. 

Acknowledgments

Created by Em Palencia, 7/22/22. Last modified by Fiona Ibrahim ‘25, 10/7/24.