Edit Quiz - Timing & Display

Last Modified on 04/13/2026 3:16 pm CDT

This article covers the Timing & Display section of the quiz editor, including how to configure time limits, paging, question shuffling, display options, and header and footer settings.

The second panel on the right side of the Edit Quiz page is the Timing & Display section. Expand it by clicking on [Timing & Display].

Shows the Timing and Display section in the quiz editor right panel.

The Timing & Display section of the right panel consists of five subsections.

Shows the full Timing and Display panel with all five subsections visible.

Timing

Check the [Set time limit] box to expand the Time Limit options, which is set at 120 minutes by default. You can customize the time limit here.

Shows the Set time limit checkbox and Time Limit field in the Timing section.

Clicking on [Timer Settings] will bring up the Timing options. You can configure how the quiz timer behaves when the quiz starts and when the time limit expires.

NOTE: Flagging the quizzes as late will NOT force students to submit them at a certain time.

Shows the Timer Settings options for configuring quiz timer behavior at start and expiration.

Students are able to leave and return to a quiz in progress, but if the quiz has a time limit, the timer will NOT be paused. Students who attempt to leave a quiz early will receive a dialog box warning them that the timer will not be paused. For details, see the Submitting or Leaving a Quiz Early article in VLAC.

Paging

There are five options available for paging:

  1. [All questions displayed together]
  2. [1 question per page]
  3. [5 questions per page]
  4. [10 questions per page]
  5. [Add page break after each section]

By default, it will be set to [All questions displayed together].

Shows the Paging options in the Timing and Display section.

Shuffle Quiz

Check the box here to have your question orders and sections randomized within the quiz.

Shows the Shuffle Quiz checkbox in the Timing and Display section.

Display

Under Display, you have the options to [Allow Hints] and [Disable Email, Instant Messages, and Alerts within Brightspace].

Shows the Allow Hints and Disable Email, Instant Messages, and Alerts within Brightspace checkboxes in the Display section.

NOTE: By checking the [Disable Email, Instant Messages, and Alerts within Brightspace] box, students will NOT be able to access D2L Email, Instant Messages, or "Quiz attempt in-progress" alerts.

Header and Footer

Under Header and Footer, click on [Manage Header and Footer]. A new Header and Footer window will pop up.

NOTE: If you wish to Add a Formula Sheet to a Quiz for your students, you would add it here. Please refer to the article for instructions.

Shows the Manage Header and Footer option in the Header and Footer section.

In the Header and Footer window, type in the header and footer text for your quiz. The Quiz Header Text will be located at the top of your quiz, and the Quiz Footer Text will be visible below the quiz. Click [Add] when completed.

Shows the Header and Footer window with Quiz Header Text and Quiz Footer Text fields.

Your header and footer will appear in your quiz as follows:

Shows the Quiz Header Text displayed at the top of a quiz.
Shows the Quiz Footer Text displayed below a quiz.

Troubleshooting and Support

If you need additional assistance, contact the IT Service Desk at 281.318.HELP (4357).

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