how do i activate the weblink function in blackboard

by Dr. Orland Raynor Sr. 5 min read

You can add a hyperlink to any place in Blackboard that has the box with the toolbars on them. This could be a discussion board post, item, folder, message, etc. Go to where you want the hyperlink. Type in what you want the area to say. Highlight what you want to be the link, then click the little link icon.

Create a web link
  1. In a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder, select Build Content to access the menu and select Web Link.
  2. Type an optional description. ...
  3. Select Browse My Computer to upload a file from your computer. ...
  4. Select the appropriate options for availability, tracking, and display dates.

Full Answer

How do I make a link active in Blackboard?

0:101:09Creating a clickable link in a Blackboard Discussion ForumYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSelect the URL. So that it is highlighted then click on the chain icon. And a new window will openMoreSelect the URL. So that it is highlighted then click on the chain icon. And a new window will open copy and paste or type the URL or web address into the link path text.

How do I link a website on blackboard?

Select the plus sign wherever you want to add the website information. In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel. Select Link. You can also expand or create a folder or learning module and add the link.

How do I link a document in Blackboard?

Create a link to a file or folder Navigate to the course where you want to add a link to the file or folder. On the Course Content page, select where you want the link to appear and select the plus sign. Select Create to open the Create Item panel and select Link.

How do you make a link available 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 create a blackboard website?

3:4312:24Creating Blackboard Teacher Webpages - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow you cannot right click and hit paste. Instead you can do ctrl V to paste all the information inMoreNow you cannot right click and hit paste. Instead you can do ctrl V to paste all the information in there and of course you can also click on this icon to paste.

How do you link a file?

Press Ctrl+K. You can also right-click the text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu. Under Link to, click Existing File or Web Page. In the Look in box, click the down arrow, and find and select the file that you want to link to.

How do you link quizzes on Blackboard?

Blackboard: Manually Connect Quizzes to Grade CenterLocate the Quiz link.Select Edit. Hint: Click on the down arrow immediately to the right of the link title.In “Edit Web Link”: Select “Yes” next to “Enable Evaluation” ... If desired, you can also set a due date for the item.Select "Submit"Repeat as necessary.Jun 7, 2021

How do I link a PDF in Blackboard?

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