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What is the Browse Content Collection?

If you have access to the Content Collection, you can use the Browse Content Collection function for some content types. When you use the Add Content function in the editor, you can determine exactly where the file's link appears within your content. The Browse Content Collection window includes tabs and functions so that you can browse ...

What is a mashup in a course?

These social media elements that appear in a course are called "mashups.". A mashup combines elements from two or more sources.

How to determine where images appear in text?

You can determine where images appear in relation to your text. Select the Add Content icon to select and insert a local image file in the text area, or upload it from other available source. Alternatively, embed or edit an image using the right-click menu.

How to select where files are downloaded?

In most browsers, you can select where the files that you open in courses are downloaded. For example, in Chrome, navigate to Settings > Advanced > Downloads. You can select the location for file downloads and choose if you want the browser to ask each time. In Safari, you have the same capabilities.

Can you add a media file to a text file?

If you don't want the media file to appear embedded in your text, you can add it as an attachment uploading the source file from your computer, the Content Collection or the Cloud Storage, if the section you are adding content into allows you to add attachments, and use the option Create a link to this file.

Can you add audio to a course?

You can add files, images, video, and audio when you create content in your course. For example, in discussions, you can browse for a media clip from your computer or the Content Collection if you have access to it. Based on the content type, you can use the functions in the editor to embed content in your text.

Can you add a title to an image?

You can also add a title that appears when a user points an image. You can control image placement and appearance. Pixels are used for dimensions, space, and the border width. You can also add a target URL for the image to behave as a link and decide if the target page will be opened in a new window.

What happens if the system doesn't recognize the file type?

If the system doesn't recognize the file type, users can download the attached file and open it on their computers.

What is an executable file?

Executable. Executable files are applications. Some network security policies and firewalls might prohibit users from downloading executable files. If your institution uses a newer version of Blackboard Learn, you may not be able to upload files of this type. Contact your administrator for help. GIF. Image.

What is an ASF file?

ASF files can contain audio, video, images, and text. Executable files are applications. Some network security policies and firewalls might prohibit users from downloading executable files. If your institution uses a newer version of Blackboard Learn, you may not be able to upload files of this type.

Does Blackboard Learn accept all characters?

Blackboard Learn allows the use of all characters in file names. However, a user's operating system and the browser may limit the types of characters accepted. For example, some browsers don't accept characters that are wider.