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How to use the Lecture Notes plugin

Let users browse, bookmark, and take notes on your content. Perfect for educational lessons, news articles, or seminars.

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The Lecture Notes plugin allows users to read through structured content (like lessons or articles), bookmark specific items, search for topics, and write personalized notes. Ideal for learning environments, professional resources, or guided content libraries.

Requirements

  • Login is required for users to take notes or bookmark items.

How to use the Lecture Notes plugin

  1. Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation

  2. Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace

    1. Search for Lecture Notes, then click Add Plugin

    2. Give your plugin a name (e.g., “Course Lessons”), then click Add

  3. Stay in the Content tab

    1. (Optional) Add a carousel at the top

      1. Click Add Image to upload or select images

      2. Adjust speed, order, and layout

      3. (Optional) Add actions to carousel images by clicking the + icon

    2. (Optional) Add a header message to introduce the content section

    3. Scroll down and click Add New Item to create a content entry

      1. Add a title and optional summary

      2. (Optional) Add a publication and release date

      3. Add a list image (main image shown in the list)

      4. (Optional) Add an image carousel for the item

      5. (Optional) Add action items for things like resources or links

      6. Add your content using the rich text editor (you can insert buttons, layouts, images, or embedded videos)

      7. Go to the Background tab to upload a background image specific to this item

  4. Go to the Design tab

    1. Choose a layout style for how your list of items appears

    2. (Optional) Add a background image for the entire plugin view

  5. Go to the Settings tab

    1. Toggle Allow Content Sharing so users can share items with others

    2. Enable or disable Seminar Delay (locks items until a set time)

      1. Choose how locked content appears (hidden or locked icon)

  6. Go to the Security tab

    1. Turn on Require Login (required for notes/bookmarks)

    2. (Optional) Restrict access by tag

  7. Go to the Tagging tab

    1. Apply a tag to users when they visit this feature

  8. Go to the Purchase tab

    1. Require a single purchase or subscription to access

  9. Go to the Analytics tab

    1. View engagement stats on plugin or item level (views, top users)

  10. Go to the Language tab

    1. Customize field names and plugin language

Pro tips

  • Use action items to link out to supporting resources, plugins, or external content.

  • Use Seminar Delay for timed content delivery in structured learning apps.

  • Encourage users to use notes for reflection or lesson recaps.

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