how to produce a link in blackboard

^{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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How do I make a clickable link in Blackboard?

0:101:09Creating a clickable link in a Blackboard Discussion ForumYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSelect the URL. So that it is highlighted then click on the chain icon. And a new window will openMoreSelect the URL. So that it is highlighted then click on the chain icon. And a new window will open copy and paste or type the URL or web address into the link path text.

How do I make a clickable link?

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.

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.

How do I make an email link?

In the message, select the text or picture that you want to display as the link. On the Insert tab, click Link or Hyperlink. Under Link to, click E-mail Address. Either type the email address that you want in the E-mail address box, or select an email address in the Recently used e-mail addresses list.

Hiding a Link, Part 1

Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. Hover your cursor next to the link you want to hide, and click on the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Hiding a Link, Part 2

Select Hide Link from the menu that pops up on screen. The hidden link will then be marked with a square with a slash through it next to the link.

Showing Hidden Links, Part 1

Locate the link you want to show to students, and hover your cursor over the link you want to show. Click the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Showing Hidden Links, Part 2

In the menu that appears, click on Show Link. The link will now be visible to students.