When building a D2L Quiz Question, you must enter the Full Screen Editor in order to access the HTML Source Editor. When creating or modifying D2L Quiz Question text, select the Full Screen Editor icon: Once you have opened the Full Screen Editor, select the HTML Source Editor icon:
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How do I embed a Twitter timeline, or collection of tweets, in my D2L course?
The process for embedding a Twitter timeline in a D2L course consists of three main steps: Generate a Twitter timeline. Create a HTML file in your D2L course. Paste the Twitter timeline embed code into the HTML file in your D2L course. First, generate a Twitter timeline, or collection of tweets. Twitter will help you […]
June 10.8.2 – D2L HTML Editor Emoticons Available
Emoticons are now available across Brightspace Learning Environment in the HTML Editor. Use them to express feelings or mood in announcements, instructions, discussion posts, and anywhere else the HTML Editor is available. (Source: D2L)
What happened to my JavaScript?
JavaScript is stripped from all HTML files uploaded to D2L. This includes files uploaded as submissions to a Submission folder. For student work that includes files with JavaScript, it is recommended that the files be zipped prior to uploading in order to preserve the code.
Why are links in HTML pages taking me to other D2L courses?
There are a few reasons why links to D2L tools contained within html pages may take you to the wrong course. There are a couple best practices that will help to ensure that links function properly: Link to D2L tools via Quicklinks. Using Quicklinks rather than hard coding will help to ensure that the links […]
Where can I use replace strings in D2L?
You can use replaces strings (e.g., {firstname} as a replace string for a student’s first name), in D2L Intelligent Agents, News items, and in the headers and footers of Quizzes. The following replace strings are frequently used: {firstname} = first name {lastname} = last name {orgunitname} = course offering name Please note that replace strings […]
What is the standard icon size for most web graphics?
The standard icon size used on DePaul websites is 44 x 44 pixels.
Is it possible to embed an iframe in a D2L Discussion topic?
Yes, it is possible to embed an iframe in a D2L Discussion topic; the links need to be secure (https). An embedded iframe will not display until you hit Save and view the Discussion topic from the main Discussions area. More information on creating and using Discussions in D2L can be found in our Discussions […]
Why don’t anchor links work in D2L?
If you add anchor links to an HTML page in D2L, they won’t work if you use the <a name> tag, because the XML empty element syntax isn’t supported in text/html (it only worked in HTML4). You need to use <a id> instead.
How can I move content from .doc to .html?
You can update/move/migrate content from a document to an HTML file by following these instructions: Download the .doc file. Open Dreamweaver and create a new HTML document. Switch view to Design view (View > Design in menu bar). Go to File > Import > Word Document. Note: A Word Document can only be imported into Dreamweaver […]