Collab Docs Component

Overview - Collab Docs

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This component will allow multiple users to work together on a document editing or contributing to it, with the goal of creating a single final version through collaboration. It can be used for aspects such as project based learning. On this page you will find the following information: 

  • Adding the Collba Docs Component
  • Using the Collab Docs Component
  • Removing the Collab Docs Component
  • Collab Doc Component Settings

Adding the Collab Docs Component

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1. To add the component to your page, select the '+' button at the top of your page.

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2. Select the 'Collaboration' tab.

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3. Drag and drop the component to the desired location.

Using the Collab Docs Component

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1. Navigate to the Collab Docs component.

2. Select 'Create a collab doc' if there is no content.

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Alternatively, if there is already content, select 'CREATE DOCUMENT'.

3. Give your document a title and select 'Create Collab Doc'.

4. Use the text editor to add content to the document.

NOTE: Any changes you make will be automatically saved. To navigate back to your class page, use the breadcrumbs menu at the top of the page.

 

Locking the collab doc

Locking the Collab Doc means that only users with write access to that particular document will be able to edit that specific document. 

To lock the document, simply click the lock icon in the top right corner.

 

Viewing history of a collab doc

1. To view how the document has changed overtime, click the clock icon in the top right of the Collab Doc page. 

2. You can view the history of changes by dragging the slider or clicking the play button. You will be able to see the authors of comments highlighted in their designated colours and the time at which the changes were made. 

 

Deleting a collab doc

1.Select the pen icon next to the document you want to delete in the Collab Doc component. 

2. Click the three dot menu in the top right corner.

3. Click 'Delete Collab Doc'. 

Remove the Collab Doc Component

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To remove the component from your homepage, unlock your page, and select the 'X' at the top-right of the components header.

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NOTE: Removing the component will not remove the content of the collab docs component. If you re-add the component later, all the collab docs will still be visible.

Collab Doc Component Settings

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1. Unlock your page.

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2. Select the 'Settings' cog on the component.

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The Collab Doc component settings allow you to:

  • Collapse the content of your component.
  • Select compact mode, allowing just the title of the collab docs to be displayed.
  • Limit the number of documents displayed. "All" will display all documents, while any specified number will limit the display to that number of documents.
  • Change the heading of the component.
  • Limit the number of folders displayed. "All" will display all folders, while any specified number will limit the display to that number of folders.
  • Sort the collab docs by name or date.
  • Select if the documents will be sorted in ascending or descending order.
  • Select an alternative source for your collab docs component.