G.+Link+to+a+File+or+Website

= = =Link to a File or Website= ||
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 * Although it's easy to generate content directly in Moodle, you can also upload any type of electronic file you like. You can also browse for a website, copy the url and make it available as a resource in Moodle. ||
 * ==Linking to a Website==
 * ==Linking to a Website==

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 * 1) Turn the editing on.
 * 2) Select the section where you wish to display the external web page link.
 * 3) From the Add a resource drop down menu, select the Link to a file or website option. This will take you through to the Adding a new Resource screen.
 * 4) Name: In this text field, write the name that you wish to use as the link to the web page within your page.
 * 5) Summary: In the first text editor, write a brief decription about the content of the web page.
 * 6) Location: Click on the Search for web page button. This will bring up a new web browser. Go to the web page and copy the URL, then paste the URL into the Location text field.
 * 1) Window: This option allows you to select if they want the web page to show within the same browser window or a new window.
 * 2) Parameters: The parameter settings are completely optional, and are only useful when you need to pass some information to the resource file or web site. If you define any parameters they will be passed to the resource as part of the URL. The left column allows you to choose information to send, and the right column allows you to give it a name. Note that the user information will be from the user who is looking at this resource, and the course information is from the course that this resource is part of.
 * 3) Visible to Members: This option allows you to Show or Hide the web page link from the view of the Group Member. This option is useful when linking to a web page for future use by the Group Members.
 * 4) Click on the Save and Display button to display the web page. ||
 * ==Linking to a File==
 * ==Linking to a File==

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 * 1) Follow the steps above, except select Choose or upload a file button. This will bring up the Files Administration area.
 * 2) At the bottom of the Files Administration screen, click on the Upload a file button.
 * 3) Click on the Browse button. This will bring up the File Upload screen for your computer. Select the file you wish to upload and click the Open button. This will insert the file location into the Browse text field for uploading into your area.
 * 4) Click on the Upload this file button. This will upload your chosen file into your File Administration area.
 * 5) To select the file for uploading onto your page, click on the Choose option for that file within the Files Administration area. This will place the file location with your Files Administration area into the Location text field.