Highlight the text you wish to make into a link, then click the Hyperlink button in the second row of buttons. It looks like a chain link. Step 2: The Insert/Edit Link page will open in a pop-up window. Step 3: Paste the entire URL (or web address) into the Link Path box.
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Create a hyperlink to a location on the webSelect the text or picture that you want to display as a hyperlink.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.
It is possible to embed content from external sources within a Blackboard content area.
Blackboard has security in place to not allow scripted code to run within the content area. Some sources may work without any updates on our system; however, many external sources need to be reviewed for security and then placed in a list of “safe” sources.
Then, go to the content area in your Blackboard course where you would like to embed the video. Click on the “Insert/ Edit Embedded Media” button in the text editor. In the window that pops up, paste the URL for your video.
Next, upload the video file to your YouTube channel and copy the video’s URL. Note: If you are in the “Creator Studio” because you added captions, do not use the URL listed on the video’s edit page.