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How do I edit an HTML file in a course?

How do I edit an HTML file in a course?

To edit an HTML file in your course, you will need to download your previously uploaded HTML file to your computer, edit and save your HTML file, and then upload your HTML file again.

Open Files

Open Files

In Course Navigation, click the Files link.

Download HTML File

Download HTML File

Click the line item for the file [1]. Click the Download icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Download link [4].

Open HTML File

Open HTML File

Your file will download to your desktop. Open the appropriate folder to view the file.

Note: The file may be saved to the Downloads folder on your computer.

Edit HTML File

Edit HTML File

After you open the HTML file, edit the file using a text or HTML editor on your computer. Save the file.

Upload HTML File

Upload HTML File

In Files, click the Upload button.

Open HTML File

Open HTML File

Click the title of the file you want to upload [1] and click the Open button [2].

Replace Duplicate HTML File

Replace Duplicate HTML File

To replace the existing file with the edited file, click the Replace button.

Preview HTML File

Click the name of the file and preview the HTML file.

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