HTML Widgets

HTML widgets are interactive components representing useful LMS features, and can be shown on the widget page when users log in. Typical widgets might include a list of the learner's current enrollments, notification of certifications due to expire, and a summary of training progress. HTML widgets can also embed content from external sources, which might provide streaming video, for example.

Widgets are added to the widget page, which are then assigned to target users through skins, organization membership and logical domains.  For information about setting up widget page templates, please see Manage Widget Page Templates.

Create an HTML Widget

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > HTML Widgets.
2. Click + Create HTML Widget.
3. In the Name field enter the widget name. This name is visible only to administrators.
4. In the Language field, select the widget language (optional).
5. In the Title field, enter the title for the widget. This is the title that is shown on the widget page.
6. Enter the widget content.
7. Click Save.

Manage Widget Permissions

To manage permissions, locate the appropriate item on the HTML Widgets page.  Click the action menu and select Permissions.

• Read-only allows the user to view the widget.
• Unrestricted additionally allows the user to update, delete and set permissions for the widget.

Add a Language Bundle to a Widget

1. Locate the appropriate widget on the HTML Widgets page.  
2. Click the action menu and select Manage Language Bundles.
3. Choose an option in the Select a language field.
4. Click Add.

Delete a Widget

To delete a widget, locate the appropriate item on the HTML Widgets page.  Click the action menu and select Delete.