blackboard discussion board how to hyperlink

by Prof. Jade Labadie Jr. 9 min read

How to post a working hyperlink to a Blackboard discussion, blog, or journal

  1. Highlight the text you want to make a working hyperlink
  2. Click the “Insert/Edit Link” button
  3. Copy/paste the URL for your link
  4. Select “Open in New Window (_blank)” from the “Target” drop-down
  5. Click the “Insert” button
  6. Click the “Submit” button (if a discussion post) or
  7. Test your hyperlink to make sure it works, clicking on the link you created to ensure that it opens as desired in a new window

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Open in a new window. Select insert your web address should now be highlighted and underlined inMoreOpen in a new window. Select insert your web address should now be highlighted and underlined in blue add additional text to the text box if desired click Submit and you're done easy peasy.

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How do I add a hyperlink in Blackboard discussion?

0:000:59How to add a hyperlink to a Blackboard discussion boardYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd click on the chain icon which will say insert edit link when you mouse over it a box will pop upMoreAnd click on the chain icon which will say insert edit link when you mouse over it a box will pop up click in the link path and paste your url.

How do you put a link in a message board?

How to embed a link: Select the text you want to turn into a link....You can also add a link without selecting text.Click the Link icon and then select “URL.”Paste the URL into the box.Add a title by typing or pasting text in and click “insert.”

How do I share a link on blackboard?

0:391:26Blackboard Collaborate - Sharing Session Link - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can make the guest as participant presenter or moderator then click save now go to sessionMoreYou can make the guest as participant presenter or moderator then click save now go to session options again click on copy guest. Link now you can paste the link on an email.

How do I post a live link?

How to post a live linkClick the Hyperlink icon.Paste or type the URL for the link in the box that opens up when you click the hyperlink icon.Click 'OK'.You will now have something that looks like this:Feb 6, 2008

How do I create a session link in Blackboard Collaborate?

Create a Blackboard Collaborate SessionClick Create Session.Type a name for your session.Decide whether you want to enable Guest access by selecting the checkbox. ... Enter the session Start and End in the Event Details area (open-ended sessions can be created by ticking the 'No end' checkbox)More items...