Attachment Component (Bloom Only)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Component only functions on courses published to Bloom LMS, and is not currently compatible with any other LMS.

This article provides an overview of the Attachment component and component setup.

Component overview

The Attachment component lets learners upload their own documents into a Bloom-based course. The Attachment component is ideal for learners who need to submit documents as part of a course.

The Attachment component is fully responsive and interactive.

Component set up

Follow these steps to add the Attachment component to a Block:

1. Click Add Component.
2. Use the component search or scroll to find the Attachment component.
3. Click the Attachment component and select Add Left, Add Full or Add Right.

Click the Edit Component icon on the newly added Attachment component to begin set up.

General section

In the General section:

Add Attachment Title, or an Attachment Display Title, as needed. Attachment Display Title is seen by learners.

Scroll down and add your Attachment Body. Use the text editor to style and format your text, as needed.

1. Add Attachment Instruction Text that tells users how to use the component.
2. Include an Aria Label for screen readers, as needed.
3. Add Clear Button text.
4. Add Remove Button text.
5. Enter File Upload Input Aria Label as needed.

Component Examples

Below are examples that illustrate the Attachment component:

Example 1 – displays the Attachment component in the Live Preview mode in Evolve. In this example the text “This component is only available when taking a course” is shown where the Attachment functionality should be.

Example 2 – displays the Attachment component in a published course view (in Bloom) displaying the upload functionality where the learner can select and upload a file to this Attachment component.

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