Attaching a File to a Discussion Board Post

Issue/Question

How do I attach a file to a discussion board post?

Environment

  • Blackboard

Resolution

If you do not see the Attach File section, your instructor has disabled your ability to attach files. You must contact your instructor to have this feature turned on.
  1. Follow the links your instructor provides to open the Discussion Board tool in Blackboard.
  2. Click on the title of the Forum you would like to post in.
  3. Click the Create Thread button or choose a post you would like to reply to and click Reply.
  4. Click the Browse Local Files button in the Attach File section below the message box.

 Note: Alternatively, you may select the icon in the Content Editor section to attach a file.

Details

Article ID: 2320
Created
Sun 9/11/16 1:42 PM
Modified
Sat 5/8/21 3:29 PM

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