# Manage downloadable files in lessons and quizzes

https://help.circle.so/p/courses/course-setup/manage-downloadable-files-in-lessons

Category: [Courses](https://help.circle.so/p/courses) › [Course setup](https://help.circle.so/p/courses/course-setup)

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_Last updated: July, 2026_

Use the **Files** tab to upload notes, videos, and other resources to individual lessons or quizzes. This gives members access to everything they need in one place.

> 💡 **Tip:** If you prefer to add files within the lesson body, you can also type the forward-slash (/) command and select **File** or **PDF** from the list. For more information about lesson editor, see [**Create course content using the lesson editor.**](/p/courses/course-setup/create-course-content-using-the-lesson-editor)

## **About files**

- **Versatile uploads:** Upload different types of files, PDFs, images, or videos relevant to the lesson and quiz to provide your students with additional resources.

- **File limit:** You can upload up to 15 files in each lesson or quiz.

- **Storage limit:** Any content uploaded to the files tab counts toward your community’s storage limit.

- **Student access:**  When at least one file is added to a lesson or quiz, the  **Files**  icon appears in the header of that lesson or quiz for students. Students can click the files to download them directly to their devices.

Let's look at how you can access and manage files within lessons and quizzes.

## Access files tab

1. Navigate to your course space.

2. Click  **Edit lessons i** n the  **Course dashboard.**

3. Hover over the lesson or quiz and click **Edit** to open the editor.

4. Go to the **Files** tab in the sidebar.  

## **Upload a new file**

To upload a file, click **Add file** and select the file from your device.

## **Rearrange files in order**

To reorder a file, click and drag the **Drag handle** **(six dots)** on the file, then drop it into position.

 ![](https://assets-v2.circle.so/8ah88q068ui3o3ke9stx8d80182z)

## **View or remove a file**

To manage your files, hover over it, click the **More actions (three dots) **icon next to the file title, and select one of the following options:

- **View** : The file will be downloaded to your device.

- **Remove** : The file will be permanently deleted from the lesson or quiz.

 ![](https://assets-v2.circle.so/5ro14ejeey6rxgpjq0mxto8ax2ip)

## **Relevant articles**

- [**Create course content using the lesson editor**](/p/courses/course-setup/create-course-content-using-the-lesson-editor)

- [**Embed media into lessons**](/p/courses/course-setup/embed-media-into-lessons)

- [**Add images and GIFs in lessons**](/p/courses/course-setup/add-images-and-gifs-in-lessons)

- [**Set up quizzes**](https://help.circle.so/p/courses/course-setup/set-up-quizzes?locale=en)

- [**Preview your course as a member**](/p/courses/course-setup/preview-your-course-as-a-member)