Link to a File or Website:

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.

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Linking to a Website

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.                                                                            

Linking to a File
 

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.