Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) Journals: Edit or Delete Journals

This article explains how faculty can edit or delete journal entries in Blackboard Ultra.

Editing a Journal Entry

Faculty can edit existing journal entries to correct errors or add information by following these steps: 

  1. Navigate to the Course Content page in a specific Blackboard Ultra course.
  2. Locate the specific journal entry you want to modify.
  3. Click the ellipsis (...) on the far right of the journal entry block.
  4. Select Edit from the menu.

    The three dot menu on the right of the journal entry and the edit option with a pencil icon are highlighted.

  5. Make the necessary changes to the journal entry content.
  6. Click Save to apply your changes.

Deleting a Journal Entry

Faculty can delete journal entries if they are no longer needed or if they contain incorrect information. Here's how:

  1. Navigate to the Course Content page in a specific Blackboard Ultra course.
  2. Locate the specific journal entry you want to modify.
  3. Click the ellipsis (...) on the far right of the journal entry block.
  4. Select Delete from the menu.
  5. A confirmation message will appear. Confirm that you want to delete the journal entry.

Note: Once a journal entry is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Ensure you have backed up the content if needed before deleting.

Considerations

  • Students cannot edit or delete journal entries after submission unless you allow them to.
  • Deleting a journal entry is permanent. Be sure you want to delete the journal entry before confirming.

Need Additional Support?

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Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Blackboard, Journals, Edit, Delete, Faculty, Instructor, Journal, Bb, Ultra 
Doc ID:
155603
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2026-04-22
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville