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** Remember, save your files as pdf's for the best (and fastest) results.
 
** Remember, save your files as pdf's for the best (and fastest) results.
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Note: If you're using Firefox, you may not be able to upload a document or select a document; use Chrome instead.
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* If you're using Chrome and having issues downloading documents, you may need to [https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6258784?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en allow Adobe Flash or enable it]. 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:37, 14 February 2018

Upload a Document to Display in Meetings

In the Presentation area (in the middle of the Meeting), in the lower left corner, click on the "icon that looks like a cloud" (formerly, it looked like a document with a plus sign on it).

Lower left corner of the Presentation area, there is a icon that looks like a document with a plus sign on it.

Now in the Add Files to Your Presentation dialog box:

  • Click on the Select File button to select your document.
  • Find your document, select your document and save it.
  • Back in the Add Files to Your Presentation dialog box:
    • Now that you've selected a document, the Upload button will be visible. Click on the Upload button (you'll see a Progress status displayed until your document is uploaded successfully).
    • Your document will display.
    • Remember, save your files as pdf's for the best (and fastest) results.

Note: If you're using Firefox, you may not be able to upload a document or select a document; use Chrome instead.

Select File button is circled, and an arrow points to the Upload button

Presentation FAQ's
  • Will animations in PowerPoint convert when uploading to BigBlueButton? No. (BigBlueButton)
  • Is there a page limit for uploaded files? 100 pages.