--- title: Converting Word Tests to D2L Quizzes description: "## Introduction This article will show you how to convert any exams/test/quizzes that you have in Word documents into D2L Quizzes that students can take online through MyCourses (D2L). This can be done using an online tool created by Algonquin…" url: "https://pikespeakelearning.online/docs/converting-word-tests-to-d2l-quizzes/" updated: "2026-07-24" category: Microsoft Office --- # Converting Word Tests to D2L Quizzes ## Introduction This article will show you how to convert any exams/test/quizzes that you have in Word documents into D2L Quizzes that students can take online through MyCourses (D2L). This can be done using an online tool created by Algonquin College ## Using the Word to D2L Quiz Converter 1. First, **[access the online tool](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/)**. 2. You will see a screen similar to the screenshot below: ![screenshot of the lms test quiz question generator by algonquin college](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/algonquin-d2-generator-1024x761.png) The Quiz Generator Tool has an area that allows you to paste in your questions from your Word Test Banks, and then generate a file that can be imported into a D2L Quiz. To use the tool, you will need to copy questions from your Word file and paste them into the work area as shown below: ![Screenshot showing the area to paste/input questions to be converted.](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-3.09.00-PM-1024x784.png) Questions can be pasted or typed into the tool, and must follow a special format based on the type of question. The tool supports the following question types: 1. Multiple Choice 2. Multiple Answer 3. True or False 4. Essay/Written Response 5. Fill in the Blank 6. Matching 7. Ordering Each question will need to be **[formatted in a special format](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/files/QuestionTypes.pdf)** for the tool to function correctly. Generally that means that: 1. Each question should have the first line include a number followed by a period and then the text of the question. (I.E. - **1. Question Text** ) 2. The question will then be followed by each choice on a separate line, such as: **A. Choice 1** 3. Correct answers will have an asterix * before the choice: ***A. Correct Answer** 4. Remove any unnecessary spaces or line breaks. 5. Make sure to check out the **[formatting guide on how to make sure questions are formatted correctly](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/files/QuestionTypes.pdf)**. 6. You can use the Question Type Samples to help you see examples of types of questions and how they are formatted. ![The Question Type Samples Dropdown](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-3.54.08-PM-300x144.png) The Question Type Samples dropdown will create an example of every supported question type. Once you have all your questions pasted and formatted correctly into the tool, click on **Generate Test Questions** to check for errors. ![Generate Test Questions Button](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-3.57.11-PM-300x58.png) You will see the status of your test generation at the top. In the example I created, I see an error message: ![Error message stating that test generation has failed](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-4.02.09-PM-300x42.png) The message states that I need to go down and see which questions are marked in a red box. When I hover my mouse over them, it will tell me what is wrong. ![Screenshot showing an incorrectly formatted question. The question is missing an asterix in front of a correct choice, is what the error states.](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-4.06.50-PM-1024x237.png) In this example, because I did not format it correctly as an Order Question Type, it is checking the question as a Multiple Choice Question which requires an asterix in front of the correct answer. I fix the error by typing the text 'order', in front of the question text. ![Same question with order typed before the question text.](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-4.08.17-PM.png) Once you fix any errors, click on 'Generate Test Questions' and you should see a success message. ![Test Generation Successful Message](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-4.08.54-PM.png) You can now download a .csv (Comma Separated Value file), which can be uploaded into a D2L Quiz or D2L's Question Library in your course. ![Download Test Questions Button](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-4.09.45-PM.png) ## **Importing Test Questions in D2L** Once you Download your Test Questions, you will be able to **[import them directly into a quiz](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/UploadToQuizLibraryInstructions)**, or**[import them into the question library](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/UploadToQuizInstructions)** to be used for multiple quizzes. With the questions uploaded to your Quiz in D2L, you are all done! ## Resources/Guides Algonquin does provide the following instruction guides for reference: - **[Using the Test Generator](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/Instructions)** - **[Question Formatting Guide (PDF)](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/files/QuestionTypes.pdf)** - **[Uploading Questions to a Quiz in D2L](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/UploadToQuizLibraryInstructions)** - **[Uploading Questions to a Question Library in D2L](https://lmsquizgenerator.algonquincollege.com/UploadToQuizInstructions)** ### *Related*