blackboard unable to create/mmodify page

by Ross Kulas 6 min read

Why can't I log in to Blackboard?

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How do I change the default login page in Blackboard Learn?

Check your internet connection and try to reconnect to the session. Visit our Network Connection help page for a list of best practices to improve your experience. If your internet connection is fine, check status.blackboard.com to see if this is a known issue. If it is listed, we are working to resolve it. Watch that page for updates.

Why can't I open Microsoft Office documents from Blackboard?

On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Brands and Themes. Select Customize Login Page. Under Use System Default > Default Login Page, select Download to download and customize a copy of the JSP login page. Open the file with a text editor. The colors, style of text, and the text itself can be edited.

Why can’t I view discussion postings on Blackboard?

Sometimes, this stored data can create problems for Blackboard users trying to login to the system. If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache. For more information on clearing your Internet history and cache, please select your current ...

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How do I enable editing on blackboard?

Start by clicking the Edit Mode OFF button in the upper right corner of the screen. The button will toggle to ON. When the Edit Mode is ON, contextual menus and other editing tools will be available to manage the content.

How do I enable edit mode in Blackboard as a student?

In the top right corner of your course you can click the Edit Mode button to turn the Edit Mode on and off. When Edit Mode is ON, you see all the course content and the editing controls for each item. Edit Mode OFF hides the editing controls but still displays any content that would normally be hidden from a student.

How do I edit a blackboard page?

Editing Content in BlackboardAction button. To edit content on Blackboard, find the content you wish to edit and click on the action button beside it.Menu. When you click on an action button a menu will appear. ... Make your changes. ... Submit. ... Overwriting a file.

How do I create a new page in Blackboard?

Creating pages makes managing and editing your course content simpler and faster....Navigate to your section workspace and select New Page.Type a Page Name.Select the type of page you want to add from the template.Select Save & Continue to begin editing the new page or Save & Exit to return to the section workspace.

How do I make my course content available on Blackboard?

Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course. In the Course Management menu under Customization, click Properties. Under Set Availability, check the radio button next to "Yes" for Make Course Available. Click the Submit button.

How do I add a module to Blackboard?

Add a course module page Select the Add Menu Item icon above the course menu to access the menu. Select Module Page and type a name. Select the Available to Users check box if you're ready for students to see it. After you submit, a link to the new module page appears at the bottom of the course menu.

Can I edit on blackboard?

Easy Edit. If your institution licenses content management, you can edit and save files directly within Blackboard Learn. Easy Edit with Blackboard Drive integration lets you open a file for editing directly within the user interface and makes editing as simple as three steps: select, edit, and save.

How do I manage my site on Blackboard?

0:005:14Site Workspace Overview in Blackboard Web Community ManagerYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhen you first access site manager you'll see the content browser at the top toolbar. And your siteMoreWhen you first access site manager you'll see the content browser at the top toolbar. And your site workspace scrolling down to the bottom of the workspace. You'll see links for blog suggestions.

How do I edit a Blackboard Collaborate recording?

If you need to edit the recording, you can use the drop down arrow next to the recordings name and select “Edit Recording.” a. This will then open a window that allows you to edit the recording. You can change the recordings name and description, the courses the recording is available to, and enable guest links.

How do I create a new page in a course?

How do I create a new page in a course?Open Pages. In Course Navigation, click the Pages link.View Pages. Pages is designed to open to the front page for the course, if there is a front page selected. ... Add Page. Click the Add Page button.Edit Page Settings. ... View Page.

What is a blank page in Blackboard?

Blackboard - Creating a Blank Page. A blank page presents information on a single page. It appears as a link in a content area or folder and clicking on it will open the content on a new page. You can also use blank pages in the menu. Blank pages use the text editor for creating the content that will appear on the page ...

Disconnected or unable to join a session

Check your internet connection and try to reconnect to the session. Visit our Network Connection help page for a list of best practices to improve your experience.

What you can try to fix the issue

Use the Chat Support feature in My Settings. The chatbot is always on and responds to commonly asked Collaborate questions and issues.

Collect as much detail as you can

It's best practice to collect as much detail as you can about your issue. Detail helps your institution support team resolve the issue quicker.

Report an issue

When you report an issue, it does not generate a support case with Blackboard.

Manage the Login page

On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Brands and Themes.

Customize the Login page

On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Brands and Themes.

Customize a brand login page

These instructions only apply if your institution has access to community engagement features.

Do you allow third party cookies on Blackboard?

Third party cookies are allowed by default on all supported browsers. If you experience problems staying logged in to Blackboard, please check your browser setting s to make sure you allow third party cookies. For more information on enabling cookies, please select your current web browser:

Is JavaScript enabled in Blackboard?

JavaScript is enabled by default in all supported browsers. JavaScript is a type of programming language used to provide immediate feedback to users via the browser. Much of the Blackboard system relies on JavaScript to generate interactive web pages. For more information on enabling JavaScript on your machine, please select your current web browser:

Can you drag files to upload on Blackboard?

You can drag the files individually and submit again. You won’t be able to drag files to upload if your institution uses an older version of Blackboard Learn. You can use the file name or provide another name for the file. Editing the file URL may remove access to the files. We recommend you don't edit the file URL.

Can you edit files on Blackboard?

If your institution has access to content management features, you can edit and save files directly within Blackboard Learn. Easy Edit with Blackboard Drive integration lets you open a file for editing directly within the user interface and makes editing as simple as three steps: select, edit, and save.

Does Blackboard Learn work with read only?

Blackboard Learn automatically detects if Blackboard Drive is installed. If so, it changes the standard Open option for files on which the user has write permission to Open with Blackboard Drive. If you have read-only permissions, the file opens in the browser.

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