how to add a link to blackboard

by Ambrose Bergnaum Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 4 min read

Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course.
Make sure that Edit Mode is turned ON at the top right‐hand corner of the page.
Access a Content Area or folder in which you would like to add your web link and click BuildContent.
From the drop-down list select Web Link.
Type the name and URL of your link. You may also add an optional description.Leave the checkbox unchecked where you see ‘This link is to a Tool Provider” unless specified ...
Additionally, you can attach a file. This step is optional.
Adjust the Options.
Click Submit.

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How do I share a link on blackboard?

0:391:26Blackboard Collaborate - Sharing Session Link - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can make the guest as participant presenter or moderator then click save now go to sessionMoreYou can make the guest as participant presenter or moderator then click save now go to session options again click on copy guest. Link now you can paste the link on an email.

How do I make a clickable link?

Press Ctrl+K. You can also right-click the text or picture and click Link on the shortcut menu. In the Insert Hyperlink box, type or paste your link in the Address box. Note: If you don't see the Address box, make sure Existing File or Web Page is selected under Link to.

How do I copy and paste a clickable link?

How to Copy & Paste a HyperlinkScroll over the hyperlink while holding down your left mouse button. ... Hit "Ctrl" + "C" on your keyboard to copy the hyperlink.Open the document or location into which you want to paste the hyperlink.Select "Ctrl" + "V." You have now pasted the hyperlink.

Why is my hyperlink not clickable?

Most likely problems with opening hyperlinks are connected with either the security restrictions of your Internet browser that doesn't allow opening pop-up windows, or with your Flash player plug-in that prevents you from opening URLs in local Flash files.

Add a discussion link on the Course Content page

On the Course Content page, select the plus sign wherever you want to add a discussion. Select Create > Participation and Engagement > Discussion.

Manage your discussion links

Your discussion links appear on the Course Content page where you created them. You can reorder and remove a discussion link. When you remove a discussion from the Course Content page, it remains on the Discussions page.