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Note: A URL resource creates a link on the course’s main page. Use it to quickly access external resources. However, links can also be embedded into the content of other resources and activities.

Step 1: Add a URL

Go to the course page and Turn editing on. Edit Mode ON.

Scroll to the section where you want your URL to be displayed, click Add an activity or resource and pick URL from the Resources tab.

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Step 2: Settings

Info

Tip: Click on the question mark icon (blue star) next to any setting to display extra help or click on Moodle Docs for this page link at the bottom of each page in Moodle for accessing context-specific documentation.

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Appearance

In Appearance, chose how to display the external resource. Best practice is to set the link to open in a new window. This gives the user greater control.

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Click Save and return to course.

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