The following table lists the types of content and tools you can include on the course menu. You can also include subheaders and divider lines to help visually organize the links for your users.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Content area | Content areas are the top-level course areas. They hold all of your course materials. You create, link, and manage them on the course menu. After you create a content area, you add content to it, such as online lectures, multimedia, tests, and communication tools. To learn more, see Create Course Areas for Content. |
| Blank page | The blank page tool allows you to include files, images, and text as links on the course menu. Include blank pages on the course menu for critical information, as too many links on the course menu can overwhelm students. Remove blank pages from the course menu as soon as the information is no longer needed. |
| Tool link | Create a link to an available tool in your course, such as the calendar or journals. You can also create a link to the Tools page. |
| Course link | Create a shortcut to an existing area, tool, or item in a course. |
| Web link | Create a link to a URL to provide quick access to a resource on the internet. |
| Module page | Create a module page and choose the individual modules to include. The modules can be tools, such as a calculator, or the modules can display information, such as grades, alerts, and tasks. |
| Subheader | A subheader is unlinked text. You can group related links under a subheader to help users find information quickly. |
| Divider | A divider is a line that visually divides the course menu to help users find information quickly. After you create it, you can move it to the appropriate position. |