The course editor is your primary workspace for creating and organizing course content. This guide covers the main features to help you work efficiently.
Editor Interface
The editor has four main areas:
- Main Toolbar: Top bar with Save, Publish, Preview, Export, Team, Analytics, and Cognito AI
- Sidebar Navigation: Left panel showing course structure with modules and lessons
- Content Editor: Center area where you edit lesson content with rich formatting
- Properties Panel: Right panel for editing element properties and settings
Working with Modules
Creating Modules
- Click "Add Module" in the sidebar
- Enter module name and optional description
- Click "Create" to add it to your course
- Drag modules to reorder them
Module Actions
Right-click any module or click the three-dot menu:
- Edit: Change name, description, or settings
- Duplicate: Create a copy with all lessons
- Move: Reorder by dragging or using arrows
- Delete: Remove module and all its lessons
Warning: Deleting a module removes all lessons inside it. This action cannot be undone. Consider exporting a backup first.
Working with Lessons
Creating Lessons
- Select a module
- Click "Add Lesson"
- Enter lesson title
- Start adding content blocks
Lesson Actions
Right-click any lesson:
- Edit: Change title and settings
- Duplicate: Create a copy
- Move: Drag to reorder or move to another module
- Delete: Remove the lesson
Content Blocks
Add different types of content to your lessons:
- Text: Rich text with formatting, headings, lists, and links
- Image: Upload images or search stock photos
- Video: Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or upload your own
- Quiz: Add multiple choice, true/false, or open-ended questions
- Code: Add syntax-highlighted code blocks
- Interactive: Add interactive elements and embeds
Adding Content Blocks
- Click the "+" button between content blocks
- Select the block type you want to add
- Edit the block content
- Drag blocks to reorder them
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Cmd/Ctrl + S: Save changes
- Cmd/Ctrl + Z: Undo
- Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z: Redo
- Cmd/Ctrl + P: Preview course
Auto-Save
The editor automatically saves your work every few seconds. You'll see a "Saved" indicator in the top right when changes are saved.
Tips
- Use modules to organize content by topic or week
- Keep lessons focused on one concept
- Mix different content block types for engagement
- Preview your course regularly to see the student view
- Use Cognito AI to generate and improve content