> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.silid.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.silid.co/teacher-1/material/create-a-material.md).

# Create a Reading Material

1. Click the **+ Create** button to create a material.

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Fill in the necessary details that describe the **Material**

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The table below describes the input fields above.

| **Input Field**  | Description                                                                                                                                                 |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Title**        | The title of the Material. (required)                                                                                                                       |
| **Publish Date** | Students can view your reading material only after this date. **(required)**                                                                                |
| **Publish Time** | Students can view your reading material only after this time with respect to Publish Date. **(optional)**                                                   |
| **Instructions** | Teachers can describe what is this assignment about. You can follow a guide [here ](/teacher-1/text-editor.md)on how to use the text editor. **(optional)** |
| **Files**        | Any files. If you want to upload an image it is best if you upload it to the text-editor. You can read more [here](broken://pages/-MNbg9OSOQPrOn7gTc1c).    |
| **Links**        | E.g., Youtube videos, Facebook articles, or any links                                                                                                       |

**Uploading files**

Step 1: Fill in the necessary information.

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Step 2: Click the **"Upload button"** and choose a file to upload then click **Submit.**

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**Uploading Youtube link**

Step 1: Fill in the necessary information.

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Step 2:  Paste the **video links** and then click **"Add"** then click **Submit.**

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Step 3: It is then successfully pasted and uploaded the video.

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