Add Web Links

Overview: You can add web links (URLs) into any content area, such as the Syllabus, Course Documents, and Assignments pages, or custom pages that you have added.

A web link, depicted in Blackboard with the globe icon:

Action: To add a web link in Course Documents (or any other content area), go to the page where you wish to place the link.

1. In the upper right corner of the page, make sure Edit Mode is ON, or click to turn it ON:

2. Click Build Content and select Web Link:

3. In the Name box enter the web page name and in the URL box enter the web address:

4. Enter a brief description or attachment (optional). Under Web Link Options, select Yes for the Open in New Window option:

This is important so the link opens in a separate window outside of Blackboard, allowing users to see the URL name and to more easily navigate by simply closing the page after viewing it.

5. Click Submit. Users can now access the URL by clicking on the link.

Next Steps: To avoid having missing or broken links over time, you should always check that all web links are functioning before the start of each term.