FAQ about Steps
Q1. Can I reuse a single Step in multiple Rooms?
Absolutely! Once a Step is created, you can attach it to as many Rooms as you like. For example, a “Basics of HTML” step could appear in both a “Web Fundamentals” Room and a “Front-End Pathway” Room. Just be aware that any edits you make to a Step will affect everywhere it is used.
Q2. What happens if I edit a Step that's already in a published Room?
Changes to the Step content (e.g., text, questions) will immediately reflect in all Rooms that include that Step. If you need a variation of the same content, consider duplicating the Step before editing so it doesn’t break existing courses.
Q3. Is there a limit to how many Steps I can create, or how many questions a Step can have?
Currently, LearnPath doesn’t impose a strict cap on the number of Steps or questions. However, for performance and user experience, it’s often better to split very large sets of content into multiple Steps or multiple Rooms.
Q4. Do I need to individually publish each Step?
No. Steps themselves don’t have a published toggle. Only Rooms and Paths do. As long as a Step is included in a published Room (and that Room is part of a published Path), learners will be able to see the Step’s content.
Q5. How do placeholders in the Q&A section work?
When you set a correct answer for a question (e.g., “abc efg”), the system automatically replaces non-space characters with * to create a placeholder (e.g., “*** ***”). This prevents learners from seeing the correct answer right away. They can attempt to fill in the blank, and you can validate the result programmatically or via server checks.
Q6. Can I insert images or YouTube videos in a Step?
Yes! The RichTextEditor supports both. Click Insert Image and provide an image URL, or Insert YouTube and provide a YouTube link. The editor will embed the content directly in the Step.
Q7. How do I manage major updates or rewrites?
If you’re making minor edits (typos, small clarifications), you can edit the existing Step. For major overhauls, we recommend duplicating the Step (creating a new one) and updating references in your Rooms. This prevents unexpected changes in published content learners might be using.
Q8. Any best practices for chunking content into Steps?
It’s often best to keep each Step focused on a single concept or task. This helps learners maintain momentum and achieve clear milestones. If you find a Step is getting too long, consider splitting it into two or more smaller Steps.