Text Box Tools
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Essentials
Insert Local File in a Text Box
When you use the insert content button (instead of attach) the item becomes embedded in the text. Blackboard supports many different file types,...
Insert Other Media in a Text Box (Ultra)
You can embed Stream, YouTube, Prezi, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Spotify or other media on the page by pasting a share link. A full list of supported...
Insert Image by URL in Text Box (Ultra)
You can use an image from the internet and embed it in the Blackboard text box without first downloading the image and taking up precious...
Add a Link to a Text Box
The Blackboard toolbar makes adding a link to the contents of any text box -- be it a discussion board post, announcement, email, anything -- very...
Insert Cloud Storage File in Text Box
You can use a connected cloud storage services (OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox) to add files to your Blackboard. When you use the insert...
Remove a Link From a Text Box
If you want to remove your link, re-highlight the link text and click the broken chain button in the toolbar.
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