KB1237 - Adding preferred names / customizing a Moodle profile

Summary

Step-by-step guide for adding preferred names to a Moodle profile

Body

Here's how you (and your students) can add preferred name and make other customizations to the way your name is displayed in Moodle (such as adding preferred pronouns):

1. Open your Moodle Profile:

2. Select Edit Profile:

3. Type to add the preferred name to the Preferred name field:

4. Scroll to the bottom and select Update Profile:

Your Moodle Profile will be updated to display your preferred name.