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Forum: Attach Files to a Forum Post

Learn how to attach files to a forum post.

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how to attach one or more files (such as PDF, MS Word, etc.) to a forum post.

This is an effective way to share additional information. It is particularly useful when the information you need to share is too lengthy for the Forum Description area.

Procedures

  1. Open the forum activity.

    Forum activity as displayed on the course page.

  2. Click Add discussion topic.

    Add discussion topic button.

  3. Click the Advanced link underneath the text editor.

    Advanced link next to post to forum button.

  4. Drag the file to the Attachment area or upload it.

    File drop box.

    File uploaded to Moodle.

  5. Enter a post title and instructions. Click the Post button, and the post with the file will appear.

    Instructions file uploaded to Moodle.

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