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The element library allows you to save lesson elements as templates that can be quickly and easily deployed when building lessons. A well-stocked element library accelerates the creation process and promotes consistency across your learning content.
Add Elements to the Library
After you've built an element to your liking, select Add to Element Library.
Give the element a name. Optionally, add a description.
Note: This form looks different when adding text elements to the library. For more information see this article.
After the element has been added to the library it becomes a template that can be added to lessons.
Delete Saved Elements
Go to the lesson builder, then select Add Element. Select Element Library.
Select the template you want to delete, then select X.
Note: Selecting X will immediately remove the template from your library, so be certain you've selected the right template for deletion.
The removal process is slightly different for text elements that have been saved to the Element Library. Instead of an X, a pencil icon will appear. Selecting this icon will launch the element builder. From here, select the vertical ellipses in the upper-right corner of this screen. Doing so will give you the option to delete the text element from the library.
Deleting an element from the Element Library does not delete the element from the lessons it lives in. It only removes your ability to use the element as a template.
Note: If you encounter the following error when deleting elements from the library––"There was a problem deleting your content. Please try again"––it means you aren't the element's original creator. To delete such elements, you must contact the original owner and ask them to remove it.
Element Library Filter
When adding saved elements to a lesson, creators can toggle between Only My Elements and All Saved Elements. This filter helps you quickly locate the element you want to reuse, especially when used in conjunction with the search bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I convert saved elements into linked elements?
A. It's not possible to convert a template element into a linked element (or vice versa), but you can quickly recreate the element and give it Linked status by adding the element to a lesson, then saving it to the Element Library. You must then add the new linked element to all lessons in which it should be included.
Q. Can I save images to the element library?
A. Images have their own library.
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