How do I obtain the URL for a file or folder in Resources?

Each file and folder in Resources has its own URL. Instructors can create links to folders or files in the Syllabus tool, Announcements tool or send an email to students containing the link.

Go to Resources.

Select the Resources tool from the Tool Menu of your site.

Click Actions, then Edit Details.

Click Actions, then Edit Details.

To obtain a file or folder's URL, to the right of the file or folder, from the Actions drop-down menu, select Edit Details.

This displays the Edit Details page for the item.

Copy the URL.

Copy the URL.

Under Web Address (URL) section, copy the item's URL.

Copy short URL. (Optional)

Copy short URL. (Optional)

An alternative is to select Short URL check box and then copy a shortened version of the URL.