how to embed document in blackboard

by Brittany Lind Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 7 min read

Embedding the File in a Blackboard course Click on the icon with three dots. It looks like a LEGO brick. Scroll down to Sharing and expand the menu. Select Embed Widget. Copy the code provided by Box. If you want the file to appear bigger or smaller, make adjustments on the screen (Size) before copying the Embed Code provided by Box.

Embedding PDF files from the content collection

Create an Item in Blackboard (where you wish your students to see your PDF), name it, and click the Source Code button (which looks like < >) in the text editor in Blackboard, which will open in a pop-up window.Dec 23, 2021

Full Answer

How do I embed 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

How do I embed a PDF document?

To attach a file, go to Insert > Attach File in PDF. To embed a file, go to Insert > Embed File in PDF. Browse to and select the file that you want to insert, and click Select on the Select File dialog.

How do you embed a file?

Link or Embed a fileGo to Insert > Object.Select Create from File.Select Browse and choose the file you want to use.Select Insert.Choose Display as icon to embed, or Link to file for a link.Select OK.

How do I embed a PDF in Weebly?

Add an Embed PDF Section In the site editor, open the page list and choose a page for the PDF file, or create a new page. Click the “Add section” button on the left and select the Embed PDF section, then click Add to place it on the page.

iFrames

Some documents (e.g., the syllabus, the course schedule, etc.) may be frequently viewed by students. It can be a little time-consuming to have to download a document in order to, for example, view a due date. Embedded PDFS, using iFrames, will display the document right within blackboard. Multipage documents will include a scrollbar.

Upload PDF to Content Collection

Prior to beginning the steps below, save the document you want to embed as a PDF (in Word, click File > Export > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document).

Need help?

If you need help with these directions, please contact the HelpDesk by email at HelpDesk@cvcc.edu or at 828-327-7000 ext. 4444.