Creating a new topic

Depending on the version of the platform you are using, the way in which you create a topic differs.

Creating a topic in the new UI

1. On the Topics screen, click the Create a topic button in the top-right corner:

   

   The Topic information screen appears. 
   

   

2. From the Select community dropdown, select the community in which to add the topic. 

   

3. In the Please enter topic name field, enter a name for the topic.
   Please note that it is possible to create multiple topics with the same name in a community. It is strongly advised to give each topic a distinct name.
   

4. If necessary, in the Please write your description here, 200 character max field, enter a description about the topic. 
   

   

5.  If necessary, in the Enter tags, separate with a comma field, type a tag and press Enter. Repeat as necessary.
   

6. If necessary, click Choose thumbnail and upload a thumbnail image to help users differentiate the topic from others. 

7. Click Add content.
   The Add chapters and chapter content screen appears. 
   

8. Click the left dropdown to display content by type.
   

   To filter displayed content:

   • Search for specific items of content using the search bar.

   • Use the right dropdown to display all uploaded content or only content uploaded by you.

   

9. Add a title to the chapter:

   1. Click the edit icon. 
      
      A text field appears. 
      

   2. Enter a title and click the tick icon or press Enter.
      

10. Drag one or more items of content to the Drag and drop content or chapter here area.

11. To add another chapter to the topic, click + Add another chapter. 
    

    If necessary, drag and drop a chapter into an existing chapter to create a sub-chapter.
    

12. When you have finished creating the topic, click Submit. 
    The topic opens. 
    

Creating a topic in the legacy UI

1. Expand the sidebar and click New topic.

   

   The Topic information screen appears. 

   

2. From the Select community dropdown, select the community in which to add the topic. 

   

3. In the Please enter topic name field, enter a name for the topic.
   Please note that it is possible to create multiple topics with the same name in a community. It is strongly advised to give each topic a distinct name.
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4. If necessary, in the Please write your description here, 200 character max field, enter a description about the topic. 

   

5.  If necessary, in the Enter tags, separate with a comma field, type a tag and press Enter. Repeat as necessary.
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6. If necessary, click Choose thumbnail and upload a thumbnail image to help users differentiate the topic from others. 

7. Click Add content.
   The Add chapters and chapter content screen appears. 
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8. Click the left dropdown to display content by type.
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   To filter displayed content:

   • Search for specific items of content using the search bar.

   • Use the right dropdown to display all uploaded content or only content uploaded by you.

   

9. Add a title to the chapter:

   1. Click the edit icon. 
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   2. Enter a title and click the tick icon or press Enter.
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10. Drag one or more items of content to the Drag and drop content or chapter here area.

11. To add another chapter to the topic, click + Add another chapter. 
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    If necessary, drag and drop a chapter into an existing chapter to create a sub-chapter.
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12. When you have finished creating the topic, click Submit. 
    The topic opens. 
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Adding assessments to a topic

To configure more topic settings, such as adding assessments , click  Edit Topic .

Viewing a topic

To view all topics that you have access to, on the navigation, click Topics .