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

Revision as of 18:38, 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.

PROBLEMS?

  • If you're using Firefox, you may not be able to upload a document or select a document; use Chrome instead.
  • If you're using Chrome and having issues downloading documents, you may need to allow Adobe Flash or enable it.

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.