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#Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled '''Start a New Thread.''' | #Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled '''Start a New Thread.''' | ||
| − | #Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a link (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2). [[File:URL.jpg| | + | #Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a link (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2). [[File:URL.jpg|600px]] |
#A new frame will open, select URL. [[File:StudentURL.jpg|300px]] | #A new frame will open, select URL. [[File:StudentURL.jpg|300px]] | ||
#Paste the URL (1), title the page (2), select '''New Window''' (3) so that the website will open outside of D2L and then click Insert (4). [[File:URL2.jpg|300px]] | #Paste the URL (1), title the page (2), select '''New Window''' (3) so that the website will open outside of D2L and then click Insert (4). [[File:URL2.jpg|300px]] | ||
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#Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled '''Start a New Thread.''' | #Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled '''Start a New Thread.''' | ||
| − | #Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a camera (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2).[[File:Pictureinsert.jpg| | + | #Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a camera (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2).[[File:Pictureinsert.jpg|600px]] |
#Click on '''My Computer''' to find the image. Next you can either drag the image or click on Upload. When you are done click blue '''Add''' button. [[File:InsertPicture2.jpg|300px]] | #Click on '''My Computer''' to find the image. Next you can either drag the image or click on Upload. When you are done click blue '''Add''' button. [[File:InsertPicture2.jpg|300px]] | ||
#You will be prompted to add an Alternative Text (Alt-Tag) or you can click the box that states "This image is decorative." [[File:Alttag3.jpg|300px]] | #You will be prompted to add an Alternative Text (Alt-Tag) or you can click the box that states "This image is decorative." [[File:Alttag3.jpg|300px]] | ||
Revision as of 18:14, 7 January 2018
This Wiki page will show you how you can add website links and pictures to your discussion board posts.
How to Add Website/ULR
- Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled Start a New Thread.
- Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a link (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2).
- A new frame will open, select URL.
- Paste the URL (1), title the page (2), select New Window (3) so that the website will open outside of D2L and then click Insert (4).
How to Add an Image
- Click on the Discussion Board Topic then click on the blue button titled Start a New Thread.
- Title the Thread. Then in the body of the post look for tool that looks like a camera (1). You can also expand the post to see all tools used to draft a post(2).
- Click on My Computer to find the image. Next you can either drag the image or click on Upload. When you are done click blue Add button.
- You will be prompted to add an Alternative Text (Alt-Tag) or you can click the box that states "This image is decorative."
