2.2.1 Working with files

In Moodle, each user has a private files area for uploading and managing a set of files.

The private files area is accessible via Navigation > My home > My profile > My private files or the My private files block. If the private files repository is enabled by a site admin, it is available as a source within the file picker when selecting files to use in a course.

1. On the Navigation menu, click My profile > My private files
2. The file manager will appear.
3. If desired, create a folder for your file(s)
4. Click on the Add button to upload from the File picker or drag and drop from your desktop. It will look like the files are already there, but they aren't until you do the next step!
5. Click the 'Save changes' button

• Once uploaded, files will appear as thumbnails. Clicking the icons top right will display them in table or list view as an alternative.

Making an alias/shortcut to a file in the private files area

If a file is uploaded into your private files area, it is possible when using it elsewhere on Moodle to select it as an alias/shortcut. This means that if you update the file in your private files area, it will automatically update elsewhere on Moodle.