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How do I embed media or an iFrame into a message or support article in the Impact Dashboard?

You can embed media and add custom code to your messages and support articles.

Examples of media and custom code:

Any iFrame
External forms (Google forms, Typeform and more!)
External videos (if your video is hosted on youtube or is downloaded locally you can also insert it via the youtube URL or upload it directly to Impact)
Kaltura Videos
Panopto Videos
HP5 content (https://h5p.org/) like interactive videos, course presentations, charts quizzes, and more!

Open Messages

In Global Navigation, click the Messages link.

Manage Messages

Click the Manage Messages tab [1]. To add media to support articles, click the Manage Articles tab.

To edit an existing message, click the name of the message [2].

To create a new item, click the New message button [3] or New Article button.

Edit Message

Click the Edit Message or Edit Article button.

Note: If you are creating a new message or article, the Edit Message or Edit Article button does not display.

Insert Media

Click into the body of the message or press enter if editing text to see the in-line insert options.

Click the Media icon.

In the Rich Editor Mode, you can also click the Media icon.

Embed Media

In the modal, click the Embed tab.

Paste Embed Code

In the code field, paste your iFrame code.

Click Insert Media button.

View Embedded Media

You have successfully added an embedded an external iFrame into your message or article you can continue to edit your content, targeting assignments, settings, or publish it to your learning environment.