How to use and embed files in tests

In this article, you'll learn how to embed media files—images, audio, video, and documents—in test questions and text blocks.

Get the EMBED code for the file.

1. Find the file you'd like to embed in the test. You can grab the EMBED code from files you've uploaded to:
• The Course > Syllabus view.
• The Course > Files view.
• You can also look for files you've included in Lessons.
2. Click the file name to open the file viewer.
3. Click and select Get embed code.
4. Recommended (but optional): Enter alt text for the image—this helps assistive technology describe the image for visually-impaired users. Be as detailed as you wish!
5. When you're ready, click to copy the code.
6. Click the X to close the file viewer.

Go to the test you're designing or editing

1. Go to the test's Design view.
2. Add a question or add/edit a Text block.
3. Click < > in the editing menu to open the code editor.
4. Paste the embed code in the field.
5. Click Save in the code editor.
6. After finishing the question/text, click Save.

You can see how the file embed will look to your students by clicking Preview: