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The Choose a link button opens the file picker where you can choose URLs from online areas such as YouTube, Box.net, Picasa, Merlot, etc., (not currently enabled in RRU's Moodle installation).
5. In Appearance, use Display dropdown use the Display drop-down menu to choose how you want the URL to be handled. Automatic is the default New window is the default, which will cause the link to open in a new tab in most web browsers. If you are linking to a page within the Moodle course site it should be set to Open, which will open the link in the current tab. If you are linking to a web page that is external to your course site please use In pop-upthe Moodle course site then it should be set to New window.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save and return to course.
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