cant upload web link on blackboard

by Ceasar Hartmann DVM 10 min read

How do I insert a link into Blackboard?

Blackboard (Students) - Hyperlink Text in the Text EditorHighlight the text you want to hyperlink.Click the Insert/Edit Link button (it looks like a chain link).A new window will appear. ... Choose the New Window option from the “Open link in...” menu.Click the Save button at the bottom of the window.More items...•Oct 20, 2015

How do I upload an HTML file to Blackboard?

Make sure that you are logged in to Blackboard and be sure the Edit mode is On. Then under Course Management, click Files. Click the course link for the course to which you want to upload the HTML file. Click on the Upload button and select Upload Package.

How do I make links visible to students in Blackboard?

If you want to make the link available to students, then click on the double-down arrow on the right side of the button. Next you will click on the Show Link option.Oct 25, 2013

How do I embed a video link in Blackboard?

1:212:40Embed a YouTube Video in BlackboardYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOr you can right click on your mouse. And select paste from the options. Once the text appears.MoreOr you can right click on your mouse. And select paste from the options. Once the text appears. Select save you will then see a preview of the youtube video in the text. Box.

How do I download an HTML file from Blackboard?

Option II. Downloading a File from Content CollectionGo to Control Panel.Click Content Collection.Click the Course link (the first link).Click on the grey-action link beside the file to be downloaded.Select Download Package.Click Save in the pop up dialog box. The file will be downloaded to the selected folder.

How do I unhide a link on blackboard?

Hiding/Showing Links If a link is hidden, it is denoted by a square icon with a diagonal lin through it. To unhide a hidden link, which would make it visible to students, select Show Link from the options menu. If a link is visible, select Hide Link from the options menu, to hide it from student view.

How do I make something visible on blackboard?

Locate the link you want to show to students, and hover your cursor over the link you want to show. Click the chevron button that appears next to the link.May 16, 2018

How do I unhide something on blackboard?

A menu item is hidden if it has a square with slash next to it (1). Click on the drop-down menu (2) and choose "Show Link" or "Hide Link" (3) to Show or Hide that content link.

Can you upload videos to Blackboard?

Click on Add New (upper right) and select Media Upload. Click the Choose a File to Upload button and select the video file from your computer. Click Open. Your video will begin uploading.Sep 18, 2017

How do I upload a video to Blackboard assignment?

0:262:07Uploading a video to Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPage inside your blackboard account and click on the link my media inside that my media page go toMorePage inside your blackboard account and click on the link my media inside that my media page go to add new and then media upload. You'll need to find the video file on your computer.

Can you upload MP4 to Blackboard?

Supported file types include DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, MP4, MPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, RTF, TXT, ZIP, and most image types. Upload files. Select the plus sign wherever you want to upload files. In the menu, select Upload to browse for files on your computer.