How do I create a hyperlink or embed a file from Google Drive into the Rich Content Editor as a student?

Open Rich Content Editor

Open Rich Content Editor

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

Open Google Drive

Open Google Drive

Click the Google Drive icon. If the icon does not display directly in the tool bar, the icon is included in the More External Tools drop-down menu.

Locate File

Locate File

Locate and click the file(s) you want to link.

Embed or Link File

Embed or Link File

To embed the file, click the Embed button [1]. The Rich Content Editor will display a placeholder image for the file.

To link the file, click the Link button [2]. The Rich Content Editor will display a link with the name of the file.

Save Changes

Save Changes

Click the Save button.

Note: When using the Rich Content Editor in Discussions, the Save button may appear as Post Reply.

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Article ID: 38640
Created
Tue 9/5/17 9:09 AM
Modified
Thu 2/29/24 9:34 AM