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title: Creator + FAQ
description: "### What is Creator +? **Creator+** is a content-authoring tool for creating and updating engaging course content without instructional design expertise. It includes some optional AI features through Lumi. ### When will Creator + be available in my courses? Creator…"
url: "https://pikespeakelearning.online/docs/creator-faq/"
updated: "2026-11-13"
category: D2L / Content
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# Creator + FAQ

### What is Creator +?

**Creator+** is a content-authoring tool for creating and updating engaging course content without instructional design expertise. It includes some optional AI features through Lumi.

### When will Creator + be available in my courses?

Creator + will be available in live Spring 2027 Course shells. Currently, Creator + features cannot be copied into other semesters, starter shells, sandboxes, or department courses until it is enabled at-large. PPSC has requested Creator + be released to Starter Shells and Sandboxes and more information will be available if this request is fulfilled.

### Am I required to use Creator +?

No. Use of these tools is entirely optional.

### Where do I find Creator +?

In Content, click the "Upload / Create" button and select "Create a File".

![screenshot of upload create button with create a file highlighted](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/image-1024x710.png)

Then, select the Creator + icon in the WYSIWYG toolbar. The icon looks like a pencil with a paintbrush shadow.

![screenshot of creator + icon](https://pikespeakelearning.online/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/image-1-1024x920.png)

### Can Creator + Practices count towards a grade?

No. Creator + Practices are student self-assessments. If you are interested in creating a graded activity in a content page, many H5P activities can send scores to the grade book.

### Is Creator + content accessible?

Creator+ is built for accessibility and works on mobile devices. It is recommended to still check items such as alt text, headings, and color contrast.

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