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Brightspace offers 2 modes to view uploaded documents (including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, etc). View as Page converts a copy of uploaded files to PDF preview (original file is retained). This mode retains the images and links within the document. View as Text converts a copy of uploaded files to an HTML preview, that is more easily read by screen readers and other adaptive technologies (original file is retained). This mode may or may not retain links and images.
The choice of mode setting stays with the user account so if you view a document as a page in one area of D2L, all other areas will also display this mode.
- View as Text: In this text-only mode, graphics are not shown, and the formatting of the document is simplified.
NOTE: In this view PowerPoint Slides are often jumbled
- View as Page: In this mode, the document is displayed, showing graphics and formatting within the document.
NOTE: Use this to convert a jumbled PowerPoint back to HTML view
