Course placeholders
Below is a table showing the specific notification placeholders for courses.
| Placeholder title | Placeholder syntax | Placeholder meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fullname | [course:full_name] | The full name of the course. |
| Course Fullname (with link) | [course:full_name_link] | The full name of a course with a link to that course. |
| Course completion date | [course_completion:completion_date] | The set course completion date. |
| Course completion: Due date | [course_completion:due_date] | The set course due date. |
Course activity placeholders
Below is a table showing the specific notification placeholders for course activities.
| Placeholder title | Placeholder syntax | Placeholder meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fullname | [course:full_name] | The full name of the course. |
| Course Fullname (with link) | [course:full_name_link] | The full name of a course with a link to that course. |
| Activity name | [activity:name] | The name of the course activity. |
| Activity name (with link) | [activity:name_link] | The name of the course activity with a link to that activity. |
| Activity type | [activity:type] | The type of course activity e.g. assignment, quiz, etc. |
| Activity completion date | [activity_completion:completion_date] | The completion date set for the course activity. |
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