6. Creating hyperlinks

We previously covered how to add external URLs into your course, but you also have the option of inserting hyperlinks directly into content.  You can use this feature, available within the text editor, to link students out to external content that supports their learning.  

Adding Links

To create a hyperlink:

  1. Highlight the text you want to become the link to a URL.
    • When you highlight the text, you will notice that hyperlink options become enabled in the text editor menu.
  2. Click the chain link ("Link) icon to turn the text into a link.
  3. In the pop-up that appears, copy and paste (or type) the address into the Enter URL field.
    • If this link is to a page outside of Moodle, we recommend selecting the Open in New Window checkbox
  4. Then click Create Link button at the bottom to finish. 

Now you’ll see the highlighted text appear as a link to the URL you provided.

If you need to remove a link you've created, click anywhere in the link, then click the broken link ("Unlink") icon. 

Bonus Tip

You can use the link button to link to a file instead of a website. In Step 3 above, click the Browse Repositories button instead of typing a URL, then select the file as if you were attaching it to an email.