This article outlines the process of adding a link to an external webpage directly in a D2L module.
Adding a direct link to an external webpage
Navigate to Content by clciking "Content" in the course navigation menu.
Enter a title for the link. Then copy and paste the URL into the "URL" field. Determine whether the link will open inside the learning environment or as an external resource (new tab or window). Then click "Create."
Add a link to a content page
Navigate to the content page that you wish to add a link to. Select the text that will serve as the link anchor and then click "Insert Quicklink."From the list of available quicklinks, select "URL."
Be sure to save the content page before exiting.