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Shortcode

Overview

Add video directly into a page using shortcode. This is useful if the page type in question does not have a Media tab, or options to add blocks with media. Adding shortcodes to a page can be useful, but is not strictly best practice, and should only be used if other Insert Media options are not available.

Shortcode can also be used in spaced activities to replace default content with learner specific text, e.g the learner’s name for individual emails.

How to add shortcode

Start in the Media tab in the Navigation panel, and select the media asset to embed into the page.

  1. Copy title of video asset from the Title field.
  2. Navigate to the Content field in the Page management area of the page to which the media asset will be embedded.
  3. Add the following shortcode into the Content area where the video should appear shortcode
  4. Ensure there is no HTML pasted with the shortcode as this will prevent the shortcode from displaying.
  5. Click Save and Publish.