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Adding a File to a Text Field

The Moodle text editor allows you to use the hyperlink feature to directly link out to files. This feature can be used to include resources in any text filed including pages, sections, directions and quiz questions. 

Step 1: To add an image, click the hyperlink icon within the text editor. 

Step 2: Click open in a new window

Step 3: Click Browse Repositories to locate the file.

Step 4: In the file picker, click Choose file and locate the file in the storage location on your computer. 

Step 5: When the file appears as an attachment, click Upload this file

The hyperlinked file will appear in the text file. Students can click on the file to view it. 

Step 6: Add additional text as needed and click save changes when finished.