Update Brightspace Templates
Quick Start Guide
Existing content in Brightspace can be updated to the newest and most full-featured templates in a few steps. The following guide will outline the correct steps to update unformatted HTML or content created with previous template versions to the most current templates.
Be aware, applying a template from the Select a Document Template menu to existing content will overwrite all content on that page. Brightspace will display a warning dialogue:
Click Cancel unless you are certain you want replace all content.
There are three methods to update Brightspace content to the newest templates.
- Using the Source Code tool in the Brightspace Editor
- Copying content to pages with templates applied
- Using Paste Without Formatting/Paste and Match Style
Key Takeaways
Use templates to create consistent, accessible, and well-designed pages. The templates provide numerous layout options, include a variety of elements to organize content, and do not require writing in HTML.
Be aware, applying a template from the Select a Document Template menu to existing content will overwrite all content on that page. Brightspace will display a warning dialogue, click Cancel unless you are certain you want to replace all your existing content.Contact edtech@langara.ca for more information.
