Blackboard Ultra (All Users) - Hyperlink Text in the Text Editor

Inserting a Hyperlink

To insert a hyperlink into your text:

1. Open the text editor in a content area in Blackboard Ultra.
2. Type the text you want to turn into a hyperlink.
   
   
   
   
3. Highlight the text.
4. Click the Insert/Edit link button (it looks like a chain link).
   
   
5. In the pop-up window, enter the full URL (including https://) in the "Link URL" field.
6. The text you highlighted will be displayed in the "Link Text" field. 
7. Click Insert on the pop-up, and Save the document or item you were editing.
   
   

Editing a Hyperlink

To edit an existing hyperlink:

1. Click the hyperlinked text so your cursor is within it.
2. Click the Link button (it looks like a chain link).
3. In the pop-up window, modify the "Link URL" or the "Link Text" as needed.
4. Click Save on the pop-up, and Save the document or item you were editing. 
   
   

Removing a Hyperlink

To remove a hyperlink:

1. Click on the hyperlinked text so your cursor is within it.
2. Click the Link button (it looks like a chain link).  
3. In the pop-up window, delete the text in the "Link URL" field. 
4. Click Save on the pop-up, and Save the document or item you were editing. 
   
   

Accessibility Considerations

When creating hyperlinks, it is important to consider accessibility. Follow these guidelines to make your links accessible:

• Use descriptive text: The hyperlinked text should clearly indicate the destination of the link. Avoid generic phrases like "click here."
• Avoid displaying raw URLs: Instead of displaying the full URL, use the "Link Text field to provide a meaningful description.
• Test your links: After creating a link, verify that it leads to the correct destination.

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