# Custom Components

Before adding any custom code to a LC template based lesson, check the [Interactions Catalog →](https://main.dujnhfly59er3.amplifyapp.com/catalog) to make sure the particular interaction has not been created before.

### Default jQuery Based <a href="#default-jquery-based" id="default-jquery-based"></a>

To add or create a custom component using jQuery:

* Add a *module-custom.js* file to the */jquery* folder
* Link the new file to the *pageTemplate.php* file
* Add custom jQuery code to the new *module-custom.js* file


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