how to create hyperlink in blackboard dissucation post

by Mr. Deondre Nicolas 6 min read

How to post a working hyperlink to a Blackboard discussion, blog, or journal

  1. Highlight the text you want to make a working hyperlink
  2. Click the “Insert/Edit Link” button
  3. Copy/paste the URL for your link
  4. Select “Open in New Window (_blank)” from the “Target” drop-down
  5. Click the “Insert” button
  6. Click the “Submit” button (if a discussion post) or
  7. Test your hyperlink to make sure it works, clicking on the link you created to ensure that it opens as desired in a new window

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Go to the discussion forum and click on create thread. In your new thread add a subject title andMoreGo to the discussion forum and click on create thread. In your new thread add a subject title and then copy and paste or type the URL or web address into the text area of the discussion forum.

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How do I add a hyperlink in Blackboard discussion?

0:000:59How to add a hyperlink to a Blackboard discussion boardYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd click on the chain icon which will say insert edit link when you mouse over it a box will pop upMoreAnd click on the chain icon which will say insert edit link when you mouse over it a box will pop up click in the link path and paste your url.

How do I insert a hyperlink in a forum post?

When posting to the forums you can insert a hyperlink by first highlighting the text you wish to become the link. Then simply click the "link" button, a pop-up box will appear with 2 text boxes. Enter your link address (eg. http://example.com) and the link title (This text shows when the mouse is over the link).

How do I link in bbcode?

0:213:07How to Make a URL with Anchor Text with BBCode - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's simply going to put bracket URL bracket there's your link bracket slash URL bracket.MoreIt's simply going to put bracket URL bracket there's your link bracket slash URL bracket.