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title: "Add Content to Your Lessons & Topics"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/add-content-to-your-lessons-topics/"
description: "Now that your course settings are configured, it’s time to add actual content to your lessons, topics, and quizzes using the LearnDash Course Builder. Editing L…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
date: "2023-02-14"
last_modified: "2023-02-14"
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# Add Content to Your Lessons & Topics

Now that your course settings are configured, it’s time to add actual content to your **lessons**, **topics**, and **quizzes** using the LearnDash **Course Builder**.

#### Editing Lesson Content

To begin, return to the **Builder** tab and hover over any lesson, topic, or quiz. You’ll see options to **Edit** or **Remove** each item. Click **Edit** on your first lesson to start adding content.

On the lesson editing page:

- The **lesson title** is already populated from what you entered in the course builder.
- To add content, click the **“+” icon** to access WordPress content blocks.

From here, you can:

- Add **paragraph text** by typing or pasting your content.
- Add **videos** by selecting a block like “YouTube” and pasting in your video link.
- Add **audio**, **images**, **headings**, or any other supported block element.

You can also use the search bar to find specific blocks (e.g., “video,” “audio,” “image,” “paragraph”) for faster access.

#### Example: Adding Text and Video

- Paste or type your lesson text into a paragraph block.
- Click the **“+” icon**, search for **YouTube**, and paste in your video link.
- Click **Embed** to insert the video directly into the lesson page.

You can add **multiple content blocks**—including multiple videos or audio files—depending on your lesson design and learning goals.

#### Saving Your Content

Once you’ve added everything you need:

- Click **Update** to save your lesson.
- Click **View Lesson** to preview what your learners will see.

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### Why This Matters

Your lesson pages are where learning happens—adding rich content like videos, text, and audio helps keep learners engaged and reinforces understanding. The flexibility of the block editor gives you full creative control over how each lesson is presented.

> **Tip:** Keep lessons focused and scannable—use clear headings, short paragraphs, and engaging media to improve learner retention.

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