uploading file types to blackboard discussions

by Dr. Chasity Kiehn 3 min read

What file types can I upload to Blackboard?

Blackboard: Supported File Types in Blackboard AssignmentsMicrosoft Word (DOC, DOCX)Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX)Microsoft Excel (XLS, XLSM, XLSX)OpenOffice Documents (ODS, ODT, ODP)Digital Images (JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, BMP, TGA, HEIC)Medical Images (DICOM, DICM, DCM)Adobe Acrobat documents (PDF)More items...•Sep 30, 2019

Can you attach files to a discussion post on Blackboard?

1:072:40Blackboard- Attach File to the Discussion Board - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe file which is this icon right here so locate this icon. And you can go ahead and say you want toMoreThe file which is this icon right here so locate this icon. And you can go ahead and say you want to attach a file and then you're gonna browse your computer.

How do I upload a file to Blackboard?

Browse for filesIn the Course Files folder where you want to upload the files, point to Upload and select Upload Files.On the Upload Files page, select Browse and open the folder on your computer with the files and folders to upload. Select the files.The files and folders appear in the upload box. ... Select Submit.

Can you submit a PDF to Blackboard?

This can be a useful way to upload all your lecture notes or PDF documents quickly and effectively. To upload PDFs or files in this way, select "Files" from the control panel in your Blackboard Course and select the name of the course unit you are working in.

How do you post multiple files on Blackboard discussion board?

OPTION 1: Drag-and-DropOpen the location of the local file on your computer (such as Documents or Downloads).Click on the file within the folder on your local computer and drag it into the Attach Files area where you want to upload the item.You may drag-and-drop upload multiple files to a content area or assignment.More items...•Jul 7, 2017

Why can I not attach to Blackboard?

In Blackboard to attach a file you will see a "Attach file" link. Once a file has been attached, you will then see a "Do not attach" link. This is to remove the file if you need to before submitting it in Blackboard.May 22, 2015

How do I upload mp4 to Blackboard?

Click on Add New (upper right) and select Media Upload. Click the Choose a File to Upload button and select the video file from your computer. Click Open. Your video will begin uploading.Sep 18, 2017

How do I link a PDF in Blackboard?

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

How do I upload an Excel file to Blackboard?

Upload grades from Excel to BlackboardSelect Work Offline, then Upload.Click Browse, and located the Excel file on your computer. ... Select the Delimiter Type: Comma, Your file should be a .csv file for this to work. ... Check the boxes to the left of the columns to be uploaded.Click Submit.More items...•Aug 11, 2020