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What are some of the new features of Banner 8?

April 26, 2017banner features

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What are some of the new features of Banner 8?

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The following features are found in Banner 8: Banner Runs in a Web Browser Banner Version 8 is sometimes referred to as Internet Native Banner (INB) because it has been designed to run within a web browser. This change allows Banner to be accessed more conveniently from off-campus. In addition, it greatly simplifies desktop/laptop support issues. New User Interface The most noticeable change with Banner 8 is the new user interface. Features of the new user interface include: • Enlarged the Banner forms window to 1024 x 768 • Improved alignment of screen elements • Improved navigation • Replaced the Options frame with Tabs for improved navigation and consistency with Luminis (i.e. MySJU) • Made disabled text easier to read • Enabled user-defined window colors • Provided an option to create personal URL links • Provided ability to broadcast messages to all Banner users • Provided a new online help button Support for Multiple Curricula This enhancement allows the University to use multipl