Unsupported file type: This is the most common reason you cannot open PDF. Occasionally some files may erroneously have the default application set to Adobe Reader. This problem is usually an inadvertent human error. Outdated Acrobat or Adobe Reader: An outdated Adobe Reader or Acrobat program will throw this error.
To download a PDF from Blackboard, use the save icon on the PDF (not in the web browser). Instructors may have added class slides to Blackboard in one of two ways: As a PowerPoint file which opens within Blackboard or within a new window. In this case, right-click and save the document from its link in Blackboard.
PDFs can be uploaded to Blackboard sites and displayed for students in a variety of ways. Most common of these is to add them as items within folders. This is done using the Build Content drop down menu, firstly by creating a folder (Fig 1), then by adding PDFs as attachments within Items (Fig 2).
Opening a File in BlackboardOpening a File in Blackboard.In the course page, locate the file you want to open. Click the link under the name of the file. ... Saving a File in Blackboard.In the course page, locate the file you want to open. ... Select Save to save the file to your local computer.
Downloading All Course FilesIn your Blackboard course, click Content Collection under the Course Management section in the left menu.Click the course ID.At the bottom of the page, click Show All.Click the box to select all.Click Download Package.All files will be downloaded to your computer.May 21, 2021
Upload PDF to Content CollectionIn the course click Content Collection in the Course Management menu.When the Content Collection menu expands, click the name of the course.Click Upload.Click Upload Files.Jan 3, 2022
1:022:34Embed a PDF in a Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd choose the fourth icon insert/edit embedded media from the pop-up menu from type choose iframeMoreAnd choose the fourth icon insert/edit embedded media from the pop-up menu from type choose iframe from the drop down menu. And paste in the permanent URL or it says file URL.
1:202:40Blackboard- Attach File to the Discussion Board - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe file which is this icon right here so locate this icon. And you can go ahead and say you want toMoreThe file which is this icon right here so locate this icon. And you can go ahead and say you want to attach a file and then you're gonna browse your computer.