is internet explorer supported by blackboard

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Configuration Notes

  • Internet Explorer is only supported in Standards Mode.
  • Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible. ...
  • Chrome support: due to the auto-update feature of Chrome, support is based on the version available at the time of testing. 9.1 October 2014 was tested with Chrome 34.

3. Support for Internet Explorer ended with Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q4 2018. Older releases may still work using this browser. Microsoft ended active development for Internet Explorer in January 2016.

Full Answer

Can I use Internet Explorer when using Blackboard?

Mar 06, 2019 · As of January 2016, Internet Explorer is no longer under active development at Microsoft. Because of this Blackboard is no longer supporting Internet Explorer as a compatible browser starting in late 2018. Features such as the Attendance tool and commenting on papers no longer function unless you are using a supported browser.

How do I know if Blackboard Learn supports my browser?

4 rows · 13+ (desktop, Mac OS only) On iOS 12+. 1. Mobile browsers are also supported for the Original ...

What versions of Firefox does blackboard support?

The DEIT team would like to remind everyone that Internet Explorer is not a supported browser when using Blackboard (support ended in Q4, 2018). Please use a different browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

What browsers does Blackboard Collaborate support for screen readers?

Certain Internet Explorer configuration options can make it difficult to use some features of Blackboard Learn. To learn more, see the Internet Explorer Security Zones and Compatibility View topic in this section. This also includes three browsers that follow a cross-operating system, channel-based rapid software update path: Edge from Microsoft

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What browsers are compatible with Blackboard?

Supported browsersBrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeTMWindows®, macOS, UbuntuAndroidTMFirefox® Firefox ESR is not supportedWindows, macOSNot supportedSafari®macOS 10.13+iOS® 14+, iPadOSMicrosoft Edge® (Chromium)Windows, macOSAndroid, iOS

Which of the following browsers do not work well with Blackboard?

Blackboard Learn does not require any other browser plug-ins....Supported browsers.Desktop Browser VersionsMobile Browser Base Versions1Chrome87+33+Edge287+46+Firefox78+33+Safari13+ (desktop, Mac OS only)On iOS 12+

What is the best browser to use with Blackboard Collaborate?

For anyone serving in the role of Moderator or Presenter in a Collaborate conference, Blackboard recommends using either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. As of now, these are the only browsers that support WebRTC (Real-Time Conferencing) technology and Collaborate's Share Application feature.

Which web browser can cause you problems when using Blackboard?

Mozilla Firefox History and Cache. Internet Explorer History and Cache. Safari History and Cache.

Does Blackboard work with Microsoft Edge?

The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is listed as being supported by Blackboard. At this time the GVSU Blackboard Support group recommends Firefox, Chrome or Safari. A list of Blackboard supported browsers can be found here.Jan 1, 2018

What laptop is best for Blackboard?

What is the best laptop for remote learning?Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Best overall laptop for remote learning. ... HP Envy 13 (2021) ... Google Pixelbook Go. ... Acer Swift 3 (AMD, 2020) ... MacBook Air (2020, M1) ... Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3. ... Dell XPS 13 (2020) ... MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, M1)More items...•Feb 3, 2022

Why is my Blackboard Collaborate not working on Chrome?

Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.

Which browser is most compatible?

Mozilla Firefox. The best browser for power users and privacy protection. ... Microsoft Edge. A genuinely great browser from the former browser bad guys. ... Opera. A classy browser that's particularly good for collecting content. ... Google Chrome. It's the world's favourite browser, but it can be a memory-muncher. ... Vivaldi.Feb 15, 2022

Should I use CSS?

CSS helps you to keep the informational content of a document separate from the details of how to display it. The details of how to display the document are known as its style. You keep the style separate from the content so that you can: Avoid duplication.

What device is not compatible with Blackboard?

Tested devices and operating systems ChromeOS is not supported on devices other than Chromebooks such as ChromeOS running on Windows. ChromiumOS and Chromebit are not supported. Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible.

Is Blackboard compatible with Safari?

A variety of modern operating systems including common desktop, tablet, and handheld devices like Windows 10, Apple OS X, IOS and Android. Blackboard maintains a complete list of tested operating systems. Note: Windows XP is NOT supported!

Does Blackboard work on laptop?

With its comprehensive tools and capabilities, faculty and students meet in an online space using features such as video and/or audio chat, whiteboard, slideshow, and screen sharing. Blackboard Collaborate is accessible from a desktop, laptop, iOS/Android phones and tablets … at no charge to you or your students!

Common Issues

  • If you use Microsoft's Internet Explorer to access Blackboard Learn, you may encounter two common errors: 1. Not Logged In: This occurs when you try to access Cloud features such as Profiles and the browser is not configured to have both the Cloud server and the Learn installation server in the same Security Zone. 2. Profile Not Found:This occurs when you try to access the Pr…
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Configuring Internet Explorer Security Zones For Blackboard Learn and Cloud

  1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options. In Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10, you access this menu by selecting the gear icon below the search bar. The following steps are identical for all...
  2. Select the Security tab in the Internet Optionsdialog box.
  3. Select Trusted Sites(the green check mark icon).
  1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options. In Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10, you access this menu by selecting the gear icon below the search bar. The following steps are identical for all...
  2. Select the Security tab in the Internet Optionsdialog box.
  3. Select Trusted Sites(the green check mark icon).
  4. Add *.cloud.bbto the Trusted Zone if it is not already added.

Configuring Compatibility View Settings For Blackboard Learn and Cloud

  1. From the Tools menu, select Compatibility View Settings. In Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10, you access this menu by using the Alt key to make the menu bar visible. In version 10 on Windows 8 O...
  2. Review any sites in the Websites you've added to Compatibility Viewlist.
  3. If there are any cloud.bb sites or your Blackboard Learn site on the list, select them and selec…
  1. From the Tools menu, select Compatibility View Settings. In Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10, you access this menu by using the Alt key to make the menu bar visible. In version 10 on Windows 8 O...
  2. Review any sites in the Websites you've added to Compatibility Viewlist.
  3. If there are any cloud.bb sites or your Blackboard Learn site on the list, select them and select Remove.
  4. If your Blackboard Learn site is in your Intranet Security Zone, clear the Display intranet sites in Compatibility Viewcheck box.

Notes

  • Technically, the Security Zone issue arises if your Blackboard Learn server and the Blackboard cloud.bb server are in two different Internet Explorer Security Zones AND one of those zones is running in Protected Mode and the other zone is not running in Protected Mode. In this configuration, the cloud.bb server and the Blackboard Learn server are not able to communicate …
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Supported Browsers

  • Blackboard supports five primary browsers for Learn releases. Links to the vendor sites for the browsers are included in this topic. Run the browser checkerto see whether Blackboard Learn supports your browser. To learn more about Blackboard's general browser support policy as well as information about Javascript, Cookies, and other software, see the Browser Support Policy. 1…
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Supported Mobile Browsers

  • ** Modern mobile browsers are generally considered compatible when using Blackboard Learn release Q2 2018 or later with the Learn 2016 system themeand user-added materials are mobile-compatible. Not all tools and workflows have been optimized for mobile use. Issues reported for tools that aren't yet optimized for mobile devices may be considered an enhancement request. B…
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Tested Devices and Operating Systems

  • A variety of devices and operating systems were used to test the supported browsers. Support is not limited to these specific operating systems. The desktop browser versions above are supported regardless of the particular device or operating system on which they run. Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible. JAWS 18 and 17 are used during acce…
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Analytics For Learn Browser Support

  • Reports and visualizations available in Analytics for Learn are delivered via third party business intelligence tools from Blackboard partners, specifically Microsoft (Reporting Services) for embedded reports and Pyramid (Pyramid BI Office) for dashboard building. These products have their own commitments to browser support, and so the details below are subject to change bas…
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