File Resource

PDFs, Word Documents, Images, Spreadsheets, and more can be added to the course page for students to download and view.

InstructionsAdd a New File

1. Log into Moodle and enter your course site.
2.  Click on the gear in the upper right corner and select Turn editing on.
3. If you're using sections, scroll to the section where you want to add the file.
4. Click Add an activity or resource underneath the section where you want to add the file.
5. Scroll down under the Resources heading and select File. 
6. Click Add.
7. On the next screen, enter the Name that students to see on the course page. The Description is optional.
8. Under Select files, click the Add files button.
9. In the resulting window, choose Upload a file on the left and click the Choose File button.
10. Locate the file on your computer and click Open. 
11. Click the blue Upload this file button.
12. Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose either of the blue Save buttons.
13. The file should now appear on your course page. If it is not in the exact location that you want, follow these instructions to reorder the course items.

Update an Existing File

1. Log into Moodle and enter your course site.
2. Click on the gear in the upper right corner and select Turn editing on.
3. To the right of the menu item you want to update, click Edit and choose Edit Settings.
4. On the next screen, next to Select files, click on the existing file.
5. A window should appear. Click the grey Delete button near the top of the window.
6. Follow steps 8-12 above to add the new file.