Hyperlink - Insert in a Blackboard Item

1. Locate the edit mode switch in the top right corner of your screen.
2. Click it to switch to ON

Access a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder.

1. On the action bar, point to Build Content to access the drop-down list.
2. Click Item

On the Create Item page, name the item you are uploading.

1. In the text box of the item, type the text that you want to make into a clickable link. For example, Click here to open the Web page you need to see for the upcoming assignment.
2. Highlight the text you want to become clickable by click and dragging over the text.
3. Click the hyperlink icon (chain link)

1. In the Link Path text box, type (or paste) the Web address (a.k.a., url). E.g., http://thefaqs.net/post/google-drive-quick-tips-5
2. Choose Open in a New Window (_blank) from the Target drop-down list.
3. (opt.) In the Title text box, type a descriptive text (e.g., “necessary file”). This will be the little tool tip that displays when one hovers their mouse cursor over the link.
4. Ignore the Class box. (it is not set up in our system)
5. Click Insert

You have successfully embedded a hyperlink into a Blackboard item.