One of the ways to share a file with your students on Moodle is to add it to your course page as a Resource. File types you can add to Moodle include PDF, Word and other text documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, zip files, and media such as image, video, and audio files.

• To post several files as a single resource, see Add a Folder of Files to a Moodle Course.
• File(s) associated with a Moodle Assignment can be attached within the assignment activity. See Add an Assignment Activity in Moodle.

Note: IT recommends that you use accessible PDFs when adding course materials such as readings or handouts.

Add files using drag and drop

The fastest way to add files to Moodle is using "drag and drop," which lets you drag files from your computer directly into a Section, Topic, or Weekly Section of a Moodle course. See Drag and Drop Upload in Moodle.

Add a file using the "Add an activity or resource" link

1. On your main course page, click Turn editing on (top right).

2. Locate the Topic or Weekly Section where you want to add the file. If you are using the Collapsed Topics format, open the section.

3. At the bottom right of the section, click + Add an activity or resource. The Activity chooser opens.

4. In the Activity chooser, scroll down to the Resources heading and select File. Then click Add. The Adding a new file page opens.

5. On the Adding a new File page, enter a title for your file in the Name field (required). The name you enter displays as a link to the file on your main course page.

6. Under the Content heading, in the Select files area, click the Add ...() icon or the Blue Arrow. The File picker opens.

7. To search for a file on your computer, select Upload a file (at left), then click Browse or Choose File (depending on your browser).
   

   Double-click to select the file to upload. You are returned to the File picker window.
   (Optionally, you can copy a file from your Google Drive by selecting Google Drive in the left menu.)

8. In the File picker window, leave the Save as field blank and click Upload this file. You are returned to the Adding a new file page.
9. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save and return to course. You are returned to your main course page.
10. Click the file link to ensure the file opens properly. 
11. You can make adjustments by returning to your course page. On your main course page, click Turn editing on.

• To adjust the settings, click Edit (at right), and from the Edit drop-down menu choose Edit settings.
• To rename the link, click the Edit title icon () (immediately to the right of the link), enter a new title, then press Enter/Return. 
• To move the link from the bottom of the section, drag the Move resource icon () for the link (at left).
  (For details, see Reorder Sections or Items in your Moodle Course.)