Instructional Web Development Center

Replacing a file you've already posted to WebCT

In WebCT, if you use the Add File button to upload a file with the same name as a file you have already added to WebCT, instead of replacing the original file, it will give it a unique name -- for instance, after uploading Syllabus.doc a second time, the second copy would be renamed to Syllabus0.doc, and any links to the old file will remain unchanged.

How to Replace a File

  1. First, in the Build Tab, go to the File Manager:

    File Manager link location
  2. Click Get Files, and use the file browser as usual to find your file:

    Get Files button location
  3. When asked to Resolve Naming Conflict for your file, select the option Replace Existing, and click OK.

    Replace Existing option location
  4. The new file has now replaced the old copy of the file!

    Success Confirmatnion