Add Files, Images, Video, and Audio

Add files and media

When you submit your work, you can browse for files in cloud storage or on your computer. You can include documents, video, audio, and images.

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Supported file types include DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, MP3, MPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, RTF, TXT, ZIP, and most image types.

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Insert files in the editor

You can upload files in the editor in certain areas of an Ultra course. For example, in a discussion, you can include a document to support your statements.

The editor only supports inline viewing for videos in MP4 format. You may need to download videos that use other file types, such as MOV or MPEG. You can't add attachments in the editor in calendar items.

Select the Attachment icon (which is shaped like a paperclip). Browse for a file from your computer. A status window displays to show the progress of the file upload. You can also add files from cloud storage by selecting the plus icon. You can also simply drag and drop a file from your computer into the editor: 

1. Select and hold the mouse button over the file you wish to move. 
2. Move the file with the mouse or touchpad into the editor. 
3. Release the mouse button, and the file will have been moved.

You can edit the file's settings, including:

• display name
• alternative text
• display behavior (whether the file appears as a link or viewable inline with other content in the editor)

Insert images in the editor

In some areas of an Ultra course, you can use the editor functions to add images along with text content. You can add images that are hosted online, in cloud storage, or from your local drive. You can't add images in the editor in calendar items.

Add images from your local drive. Simply drag the image from your computer and drop it into the editor: 

1. Select and hold the mouse button over the file you wish to move. 
2. Move the file with the mouse or touchpad into the editor. 
3. Release the mouse button, and the file will have been moved.

You can also add images from the web. Select Insert Content and then select Image from URL. Type or paste an image URL to embed an image hosted online. You must use the http://protocol. Include a description of the image in the Alternative text box for screen readers and users who can't view the image.

Resizing and deleting images

Resizing media is not supported on mobile devices.

You can easily resize images in the editor. Media types available for resizing also include videos and other media inserted via URL.

1. Once an image is added to the editor, select that image with your cursor. The selected image will display four corner handles.
2. Select one of the handles and hold down the mouse button while dragging it to enlarge or reduce the image size.  
3. When you are happy with the size, release the mouse button and select Save. 

You can also resize an image via keyboard navigation: 

1. Make sure your cursor is active on the Learn Ultra screen.
2. Select the tab key until you highlight the image you wish to resize. 
3. Hold down the shift key and use the arrow keys to enlarge or reduce the image.
4. When the image is your desired size, release the shift key. 

When resizing, keep in mind these specifications for resizing media:

• All media attached or inserted via URL maintains aspect ratio.
• All media is center aligned.
• The maximum size of the media (100%) is the maximum width allowed by the content editor.
• The minimum size limit for all media is 200 pixels.

Delete an image. Select the image with your cursor and the delete icon will appear at the top right corner of the image. Select that icon to delete the image. You can also simply highlight the image with your cursor and select the backspace key.