Working with Attachments

You have the ability to upload and download files in Blackboard. Your instructor can upload files in almost any area of Blackboard. Generally, attached files appear as blue underlined text with the file size noted beside it. Hyperlinks also contain blue, underlined text but do not have a file size associated with the link.

Opening a file in a New Browser Window

Graphic: Open in New Window
  1. Right-click (MAC-ctrl click) on the file name,
  2. Select Open in New Window from the menu,
  3. Review the file and click on the X to close the browser window.

Save a File to Your Desktop

 

Graphic: Save As
  1. Right-click (MAC-ctrl click) on the file name.
  2. Select, Save Target As from the menu. The Save As dialog box will appear.
  3. Choose a location to save the file and click on the Save button.

Attaching Files to Blackboard

You may need to share files with your instructor or other students. There are four areas where you can upload a file. They are the Discussion Board, Send Email, the Digital Drop Box, and the Assignment Tool. Your instructor may choose to use all four areas or none of them.

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The layout of each feature might vary.

  1. Click on the Add or Browse button.
  2. In the Look in: drop down menu choose the location of your file.
  3. Click on the file name to highlight it in blue.
  4. Click on the Open button to attach the file. The "path" or location of your file should appear in the Add or Browse text box.
  5. Click on the Submit button.