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Are there slide size limits for PPSX and PPTX files
There seems to be a limit to slide sizes when uploading Powerpoint files. If you use widescreen slides, they do not render correctly in the viewer provided within D2L. If you convert it to PDF, it does render fine. Any ideas?
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Using anchor links on a content page causes the horizontal nav bar to disappear in instructor view
I am using anchor links on a content page as a footnote reference in the following way: Coding for the index in the text: <li>Recruitment page for the company’s project management office: “Global Project & Alliance Management”<a href="#t1fa" name="ftnref1"><sup>1</sup></a>, where you’ll find an overview of how “Our…
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LinkedIn Learning Video Embedded Content
There seems to be an issue with LinkedIn Learning Videos as embedded content not wanting to load for students. Have tried to have them make sure they are already logged into LinkedIn, tried various browsers, and also had students clear cache and cookies. Any assistance is welcomed - thanks in advance!
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Broken Image Links and Styles in Downloaded Content
In the March 2022 release notes there is mention of the Print and Download feature available in the content UI. "This release adds Print and Download options to content files and HTML content in New Learner Experience (LX), which allows learners to study their course content offline more easily. The new buttons appear at…
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When you create a new HTML page, is there a way to choose which folder it saves into?
If I want to organize my course content into folders: * I create a new HTML page * It saves in the main course folder. * I have to navigate to Manage Files, then move the HTML page into the right folder. Is there a way to choose where an HTML page saves? Edited to add: We are using the New Content Experience/Lessons
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Does this config variable still operate? d2l.Tools.Content.FontFace
I thought that variable was going away. I haven't set a default font, so, according to the documentation, browser default is it for new pages in content that do not have a style sheet. I just looked at settings in Content in a course, and, apparently, it is possible to set a variety of fonts, browser default or several…
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Embedded Spotify podcast blocked - how to permanently allow for all users
I'm having an issue embedding Spotify podcasts onto our lessons for users to listen to. The embedded code has been added and shows up from an administrator perspective. However when logging in as a learner, it shows that the media is from another wesbite and has been blocked, but it does not give the option to allow this…
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Inserting Storyline activity with a description
I am trying to insert a Storyline activity into D2L. I am able to upload the zip file as a SCORM file, but have issues with wanting to insert a description/instructions before the activity. (See below). In the first screenshot, I have uploaded the file as SCORM but am unable to add a description above. It appears below the…
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How can I add an alt tag to an image?
I want to ensure that my images are accessible for all my students and those who use a screen reader. How do I do this?
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What should be the heading level in a D2L rich text field?
When a course author wishes to structure a portion of a D2L page with headings, what is the correct level to use as the first heading? I assume that in the iframe of a Daylight content page, the html page used should have an h1 as the first text element. But what about: * A home page widget? * An announcement in the…
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Is it possible to track a user across several separate courses?
For example, I want to build 3 courses with the same content, but organized differently. The same content is organized for each of the courses according to (a) categories (b) priority (c) complexity. The reason for this is so that the user can be self directed choosing which pathway they prefer (whether they are a…
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How do you mark activities as optional?
As per the latest release notes, "the activity completion tracking in New Learner Experience (LX) no longer includes optional activities. " How do you mark activities as optional or required? It seems like everything I add to my content is listed as Required. Edited to add some context: * I'm a super admin * Our courses…
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Stop video from playing on page load?
I have embedded a video (using the video lecture template in Daylight) but I would like to have the students click to play it using the controls. Right now it plays on page load, which will be a nuisance if they are revisiting the page . I'm sure it must be a simple tweak, but my eyes are getting blurry from the code.…