# Which screen should I use?

Pick a screen type based on what you're trying to do on that screen: present information, show media, explain a process, make something interactive, or check understanding. This page maps common goals to the screen that fits best.

Coassemble gives you 11 screen types, and the right one depends on your goal for the screen, not just the content you have. Use the guidance below to choose, then build the screen and refine it in the editor.

## I want to present information

* **A paragraph with a supporting image:** use a **Text and image** screen.
* **A topic introduced across a few steps:** use a **Slideshow** screen to combine text and images over several slides.
* **A lot of detail in a small space:** use an **Accordion** screen so learners expand only the sections they need. Good for acronyms, definitions, or reference detail.

## I want to show media or a document

* **A video:** use a **Video** screen. Paste a YouTube or Vimeo link, or upload a file on paid plans.
* **A PDF or file to read or download:** use a **Document** screen to show it inline.
* **External content like a survey, form, podcast, map, or booking tool:** use an **Embed** screen.

## I want to explain a process or sequence

* **Steps, a procedure, or a timeline:** use a **Process** screen to lay them out in order.
* **Points or actions learners tick off:** use a **Checklist** screen.

## I want learners to interact

* **Cards that flip to reveal more:** use a **Flashcards** screen, great for self-testing recall.
* **A labelled image or infographic to click and explore:** use a **Hotspot** screen.

## I want to check understanding

Use a **Quiz** screen. It auto-grades and supports seven question types: multiple choice, multiple response, true/false, short answer, fill in the blank, matching, and sequence. Use it as a knowledge check at the end of a course, or throughout to reinforce learning.

## Quick reference

| Your goal | Screen to use |
| :---- | :---- |
| Text with a central image | Text and image |
| Play a video | Video |
| Introduce a topic over slides | Slideshow |
| Show a PDF or file inline | Document |
| Embed a survey, form, or map | Embed |
| Pack detail into a small space | Accordion |
| Show a process or timeline | Process |
| Flip cards to reveal more | Flashcards |
| Tick off key points or steps | Checklist |
| Explore a labelled image | Hotspot |
| Check understanding | Quiz |

## Frequently asked questions

### What if no single screen fits what I need?

Combine screens. Most courses mix several types, for example a Text and image screen to introduce a concept, a Process screen to show how it works, and a Quiz screen to check it landed.

### How many screens should a course have?

Around 20 or fewer works best. For longer topics, split the content into several shorter courses grouped into a collection.

### Can I mix different screen types in one course?

Yes. You can add, remove, and reorder screens of any type at any time in the editor.

Which screen to use

Course Collections

Collections overview

Courses overview

End-user (learner) experience

Screens

Brand kit

Create from scratch

The Finish screen

Quizzes

Languages

Media: images

Create a course

Course creation FAQ

Media: video

Publish a course

Themes

Manage & edit courses

Content curation

White-labeling

AI course creation

Custom fonts

Asset library

What you can build

Getting started in 5 minutes

What is Coassemble?

Terminology

Workspace tour

Getting started FAQ

Sign up

Coassemble as an LMS

Migrate from other tools

Getting started

Supported file types

Create from a document

Create options compared

Cloud storage

Create from slides

Sources overview

Sources you build from

Folders

Creators

Transfer ownership of your workspace

Common questions: Workspaces

Managing account, workspace, and billing settings

Workspace management

Course links & access

Publish & share

Share to Slack

SCORM export

Sharing FAQ

Shareable templates

Email invitations

Custom domain

Embed in your product

Deploy via MCP

Where training goes

Learners & tracking

Course analytics

Link analytics

SCORM usage

Reporting FAQ

Quiz results

Sentiment

Collection analytics

Analytics overview

Report dashboard

Webhooks

API events

Write data back via MCP

Where results go

Flow

Pulse

Embed Core

Embed Automate

Embed Partner

Overage & rates

Usage limits

Payments & billing

Plans & pricing overview

Plan changes

Plans & billing

Explore best practices for sharing your knowledge.

Build the business case for Coassemble

Assessment: Best practice for quizzes

Best practices

SCORM files not loading

SCORM session errors on Apple devices

Why isn't my Embed screen working?

Common questions: Troubleshooting

What do I do if there is a bug?

Troubleshooting

Security & SOC 2

Accessibility

Our approach to AI

AI & data security

Trust

Loom

Stripe

Notion

YouTube

HubSpot

Arcade

Vimeo

Unsplash

360Learning

aNewSpring

Docebo

Integrations overview

Slack

Connect with the API

Connect your AI model

Integrations

Release notes

Updates

Resources specifically for Embed (previously referred to as Headless course creation). These are resources that previously lived on the Headless Resources Hub.

Coassemble Embed Partner Security, Data Protection & AI FAQ

Default usage caps for clients

Managing tenant caps

Accessibility guide

AI and Data Security for Coassemble Embed Partners

Coassemble vs. Articulate: Feature comparison guide for course authoring teams

Coassemble is WCAG 2.2 Level AA Conformant

Competitor analysis

Designing effective microlearning courses

How to access and interpret the Headless usage report

How to handle competitor objections when positioning your Embed solution

Guide to pricing models for Coassemble Embed and key competitor benchmarks

Sales enablement guide: Driving user adoption

Customer testimonials for Coassemble Embed course creation (sales enablement)

Our mission: Barrier-free knowledge transfer (partner-friendly positioning language)

Getting started guide

How to communicate Coassemble feature releases to your customers 

How to migrate courses from other authoring tools into Coassemble Embed

Guide to releases

Curate

AI Create

Customize

Learner experience

Self-hosting Coassemble Embed

Initial AWS requirements for self-hosting

Embed Partners

Coassemble's AI: how it builds courses, screens, quizzes, images and narration, and how you stay in control.