how to create link in blackboard

by Ms. Tess Strosin 4 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

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

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How do I create a link to a blog?

Oct 15, 2021 · https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Instructor/Ultra/Course_Content/Create_Content/Create_Course_Materials/Link_to_Websites. 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 … 3. How to add a Course Link within …

How do I create a link to a course?

Oct 21, 2021 · Create an Assignment. Open any content area page, such as Course Materials. Select Assessments > Assignment from the options at the top of the page. Fill out the assignment name, instructions for students, and enter the points possible for later grading. If you want students to submit more than one ...

How do I include a link to a tool in content?

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 > …

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What Is A Course Link?

  • A course link is a shortcut to an existing area, tool, or item in a course. Example: Link to assignments You can create all assignments in their own content area. Then, you can create course links to individual assignments in other areas of the course, such as in a unit folder or learning module. If you create a course link to a tool that isn't turned on, students who access th…
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Create A Course Link

  • Be sure Edit Mode is ON so you can access all of the instructor's options. In a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder, select Build Content to access the menu and select Course Link. On the Create Course Link page, select Browse. In the pop-up window, select the item you want to link to. The Name and Location boxes are populated automatically. Optionally, edit the n…
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What Is A Tool Link?

  • You can provide the relevant tools for a lesson near related content or on the course menu. For example in a content area, you can provide discussion and journal links alongside multimedia, lecture files, and tests. When you include a link to a tool in a content area, you can describe the tool, provide instructions, and attach necessary files. For example, you can link to a blog, attach …
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Create A Tool Link

  • You can link to an entire tool, such as the main blogs page, or drill in and choose a specific blog. You can also create a new blog while you create a tool link. From the Tools menu, you can also select Tools Areaso that students can access a list of all available tools in your course. Be sure Edit Mode is ON so you can access all of the instructor's options. In a content area, learning mo…
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