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title: "Adding a Reference to an Online Assessment"
slug: "adding-a-reference-to-an-online-assessment"
updated: 2025-05-05T20:20:55Z
published: 2025-05-05T20:20:55Z
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# Adding a Reference to an Online Assessment

Reference documents can be added to [online assessments](/v1/docs/navigating-to-assessments). Files are limited to **PDFs**. Students can view a reference through a button on the toolbar in online testing, and the resource may be printed with test booklets.

**Step 1:**To add a resource, select **Upload Reference Document** near the bottom of the **General** tab in the appropriate assessment.

![upload_reference_document.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/upload_reference_document.png)

**Step 2:** Select the correct PDF file from your computer, then select **Upload.**

![upload_window.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/upload_window.png)

**Step 3:** To print the reference, navigate to **Test Available**, locate the appropriate test in the list, then select the three dots for additional options. **Print Reference Document** will print the uploaded document.

![print_reference_document.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/14152123680663.png)

**Step 4:**Students can access the reference document through the **Reference** button during Online Testing.

![reference_button.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/reference_button.png)

The reference will open in full-screen mode to work with restrictions related to LockDown Browser. Students can select **Close**to return to their assessment, or they can press the **Escape**key.