This page refers to Moodle 4.3 from August 2024 onwards

Web links are simple links to web pages or content elsewhere on Moodle (use the direct URL)

1. Navigate to your course and click on the 'Edit mode' slider to enable editing.

Edit mode slider with edit enabled

2. In the section where you want to create your web page click on the Add an activity or resource hyperlink. 

Add an activity or resource link

3. Click on the 'URL' word to select this resource.

URL button from activity picker

3. This will open a new page where you can give the URL a 'Name'.

4. Type or paste in the website address (URL) in the 'External URL' field.

5. You then have the option to add a 'Description'. You can then make this visible on the module page by selecting the 'Display description on module page' button.

General setting options for a new URL resource including name, external URL and description

6.. In Appearance, choose a display option. The options are:

  • Automatic: Moodle chooses the best display option.
  • Embed: The URL is displayed within the page below the navigation bar together with the URL description and any blocks.
  • In frame: The URL is displayed within a frame below the navigation bar and description.
  • New window: opens new browser window with usual menus and address bars.
  • Open: Only the URL is displayed in the current browser window.
  • In pop-up: The URL is displayed in a new browser window without menus or an address bar.

We recommend you select the 'Open' option as it is the best option when it comes to accessibility.

7. Click on the 'Save and return to module' or 'Save and display' buttons to view the page you have created.

Save and return to module or save and display buttons

8. When you have finished, click on the 'Edit mode' slider which is on the top-right corner of your Moodle page to disable editing.

Edit mode slider with edit disabled

Queries, comments or questions?

Please contact your local elearning support team.


Phone: (0115 95) 16677
or contact via the Self Service PortaI


Phone: (0574) 8818 0000 (ext. 8915)
or email: learning-technologies@nottingham.edu.cn


Phone: (03) 8924 81 99
or email: itservicedesk@nottingham.edu.my

Incorrect?

If you have any comments on how you think this help can be improved then please email Learning-Technologies@nottingham.ac.uk