How do I set the auto-open for inline preview for files using the Rich Content Editor?

Open the Rich Content Editor using one of the Canvas features which support the Editor.

The Content Selector will automatically open when the Rich Content Editor is opened.

Click the Files tab.

Find and select the file you want to insert.

The file name will automatically be added inside the Rich Content Editor. Place your cursor over the link and click [1], then click the Link icon [2].

Click the Auto-open the inline preview for this link checkbox [1]. Click the Update Link button [2].

Note: You can have multiple files auto-open, but you have to go through the steps in this lesson every time you want to add another auto-open file preview in a feature that uses the Rich Content Editor.

Click the Save button.

Note: When using the Rich Content Editor in Assignments, Discussions, Pages, and Quizzes, you have the option to Save & Publish. When using the Rich Content Editor in the Syllabus and Discussions pages, the Save button may appear as “Update Syllabus” or “Post Reply”.

View the auto-opened file.