Sakai Tutorials: Do's and Don'ts

The following are some common Dos and Don’ts for Sakai.

Quick Tips

1. Don’t use the browser back button to go to the previous page in Sakai.  Do use the Cancel button provided at the bottom of the page it one exists.

2. Do logout when exiting Sakai. Don’t close your browser window without logging out. 

Details

Going Back a Page

To go back to the default display for a tool, don’t use a browser’s back-button.  Instead, do  use the Cancel button at the bottom of the page or the “reset” button.

Note: The Reset button (circular green arrow) does not function as a back button.  Once clicked, the selected tool will reset, taking the user back to the default screen for that tool.  Any data entered (without saving) before selection will be lost.

Exiting Sakai

When exiting Sakai, do log out using the Logout link in the upper right corner of the page.  Don’t close the browser window without logging out of Sakai.  Otherwise, Sakai may leave you logged in. 

Saving Changes or Making Submissions

Do click on save settings, save draft, or add after changing any settings or adding any files in Sakai. Don’t exit a Sakai Tool without saving your changes or they will be lost.