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Text Block (formally HTML Block)

Purpose

This article describes how to add the text block to a course.

Background

The Text block is placed in the right-side blocks column on your course page. It can be used to display your instructor biography or other relevant information.

Unlike other blocks (such as Quickmail or Respondus), you can add multiple instances of the HTML block.

Please note: The right column usually shows on mobile devices at the bottom of the course page because of the unique screen layout. You may want to test your course on a computer, mobile phone, and tablet to see how information displays.

Procedure

  • Toggle Edit Mode to On at the upper right of the course page.

  • Click on Add a block.

    Add a block link.

  • Click on Text from the blocks list.

    Red arrow pointing to Text option in blocks list.

  • Type the name of the block and add content in the description box in the window that appears. Save your changes.

  • The block will automatically appear at or near the bottom of the blocks column on the right side of your course page.

    Test block with Outlook meme featuring a frustrated astronaut requesting a remote check of outlook.

  • Click on the three vertical dots inside that block to edit, hide, or delete the text block.

    Dropdown menu displayed in text block.

Always save your work after making edits.

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