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What types of files can I hyperlink to in my lesson?

What types of files can I hyperlink to in my lesson?

With SoftChalk, you can create a hyperlink to almost any type of file.

  • Local File: Link to a file saved on your local computer.

  • Cloud File: Link to a file saved in your SoftChalk Cloud account.

  • URL: Link to the URL address of a web file.

Please note that some file types are "web ready" while others are not.

"Web ready" refers to file types that most web browsers can display without the user needing any additional software.

Examples of "web ready" file types include: jpg, gif, and png graphics files; other html files; and Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files.

If you create a hyperlink to a file that is not "web ready", the link will still work. But your students may need additional software to view the file on the web. For example, you might create a link to a file that was created by a 3-D graphics program. When the student clicks on your link, he/she will be prompted to save the linked file to the student's local computer. To open the file, the student will need either the graphics program itself or a viewer for the program.

For using PowerPoint files, see the FAQ https://softchalk.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SCFAQ/pages/2369128337

For a discussion on file size, see the FAQ https://softchalk.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SCFAQ/pages/2369129299