how to remove a tool link from blackboard 2012

by Mrs. Heloise Lindgren V 4 min read

Deleting a Link, Part 1 Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. Hover your cursor next to the link you want to remove, and click on the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Delete Content Areas and Tools to the Course Menu
Click on the circular grey icon to the right of the name. Choose Delete from the drop-down menu. A pop-up box will appear asking you if you are sure. Click Delete the menu item to delete the link.
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How do I delete a link on blackboard?

Deleting a Link from the Course MenuDeleting a Link, Part 1. Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. ... Deleting a link, Part 2. Select Delete from the menu that pops up on screen.Deleting a link, Part 3. A dialog box will pop up asking you to confirm the deletion.May 16, 2018

How do you delete something from Blackboard?

Blackboard (Faculty) - Course Content: Remove Course FilesNavigate to your course content collection.Place a check mark next to the file you want to permanently remove from the course and click the Delete at the bottom of the screen.More items...•Jan 14, 2019

How do I move a course tool on blackboard?

To move course files and folders to another location:Locate the file(s) you wish to move and check the checkboxes to the left of the filenames.Click the Move button at the top of the page.Mar 6, 2019

How do I hide a link on blackboard?

Click on the double-down arrow on the right side of the button. Click Hide Link. An icon will now show on the button. If you point to it, it will show "This link is hidden from students."Oct 25, 2013

How do I delete an imported package on blackboard?

Navigate to Control Panel at the bottom of the sidebar on the left. Select Packages and Utilities and then Export/Archive Course. Click the action arrow at the end of the package file name and select Delete. A pop-up window will open, asking you to confirm the deletion.Mar 24, 2015

How do I delete a content collection in Blackboard?

Click on the Recycle Bin in the Content Collection list. Click Empty Bin. Click OK to permanently delete content.Dec 17, 2020

What is Tool link in Blackboard?

0:050:59Adding a Tool Link in Blackboard Learn - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThink of a tool link as a shortcut to a course tool such as an email wimba or a discussion boardMoreThink of a tool link as a shortcut to a course tool such as an email wimba or a discussion board tool.

What will a link in Blackboard turn into?

“Course links” are links to other areas of your Blackboard course. Course links allow you to place a link within one part of your Blackboard course, which when clicked on by a student will take them to any other chosen part of your Blackboard course.

How do I move content from one course to another in Blackboard?

0:143:39Copy Course Content in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will find instructions for copying the course on the lower right hand side of the page. At theMoreYou will find instructions for copying the course on the lower right hand side of the page. At the top of the page under select copy type use the drop down menu to choose the option copy.

How do you edit a link on blackboard?

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

How do you unhide a link in Blackboard?

Hiding/Showing Links If a link is hidden, it is denoted by a square icon with a diagonal lin through it. To unhide a hidden link, which would make it visible to students, select Show Link from the options menu. If a link is visible, select Hide Link from the options menu, to hide it from student view.

How do I edit course menu in Blackboard?

They can be found by clicking the up and down arrow icon above the Course Menu. From the panel that pops up, select the item you wish to move, then click on the small up or down arrow buttons to move the item to the desired place in the list. When done, click the Submit Button.

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 > Participation and Engagement > Discussion.

Manage your discussion links

Your discussion links appear on the Course Content page where you created them. You can reorder and remove a discussion link. When you remove a discussion from the Course Content page, it remains on the Discussions page.

Adding a Tool Link, Part 1

To add a link to a course tool, hover over the Add Menu Item button (the + sign).

Adding a Tool Link, Part 2

You will now see a dialog box similar to the one in the image above labeled Add Tool Link:

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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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