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This plugin allows you to replace an image in your Media Library, and automatically swap the old for the new version in all posts and pages where it is included. Start by activating the Enable Media Replace Plugin. There are two different ways of replacing images, the first being easier and quicker, but more restrictive. Method […]

For security reasons, we recommend using Multi-factor authentication with your OpenLab account. This will prevent someone logging into your account if your passwords are stolen. You can enable and/or disable multi-factor authentication anytime in your account settings. To get started, you will need an Authenticator app. If you already have one, feel free to use […]

If you choose to hide your membership in any course, project or club, a number of things will happen: 1. If you hid your membership in a course, when others view your profile, that course will not appear in the “My Courses” section nor in the “Courses” tab.  2. Your name will not appear in […]

What is a module?  A module is a new tool on the OpenLab that allows information to be grouped together for easy and convenient access. In practice, a module could be an introduction to a subject or a review of a particular topic for one of your classes. It could also be a collection of […]

The Inline Comments plugin offers a way for users to annotate text on your site. It adds commenting to the side of paragraphs and other sections of a post or page. Enable plugin Activate the “Inline Comments” Plugin. Recommended Settings 1. In the left-hand side menu of Dashboard, go to Settings > Inline Comments. […]

This plugin allows you to create a directory of terms or names to add to your site. It would work well for a glossary or index.  1. To get started, activate the Name Directory plugin. 2. In your site Dashboard, choose Name Directory in the left-hand menu. This is the main Name Directory management page, where […]

This plugin adds an estimated reading time to your WordPress posts and pages. It pairs well with another plugin called WP Reading Progress, which adds a bar at the top of your site that shows someone’s progress as they read through the text of a post or page.  1. Activate the Reading Time WP plugin. This […]

WP Reading Progress adds a color bar that will move from left to right across the top of your site as the reader advances through the text on a post or page, giving them an idea of how much they have progressed and how much more there is to read. It pairs well with another […]

The Broken Links Checker plugin monitors your website, periodically checking if links are working properly. 1. Activate the Broken Links Checker plugin.  2. In your site’s Dashboard, click Broken Links on the left-side menu. Once the plugin is activated, it starts checking the links automatically. After a few minutes, it will show the number of broken […]

This plugin allows logged-in members of the OpenLab to post private comments on your site. People who are not logged into the OpenLab will still be able to leave regular comments, as permitted in Settings > Discussion. The plugin was created for student portfolio sites, to allow faculty to leave private comments, but it can […]