Whats the best way to open a linked document in my Blackboard course?
Generally, you can left-click (option-click on Macs) on most documents to view them (except .exe files, which should be downloaded). Depending on your browser and its settings, the file may open in the same browser window or a different browser window, or it may launch the application associated with the file. If the document opens in the same browser window and it’s difficult to view it, you can right-click on the link (click and hold on Macs), and choose “Open in new window” to open the document in a new browser window. I am unable to open a linked document in my professor’s course site. Possible reasons: • You may not have the right (compatible) software program for the document. • The software version you have may be too old. Find out from your professor what software and version were used to create the document (i.e., Word 2000, PowerPoint 2000, etc.) For example, earlier software versions are usually unable to open files created in later versions. Possible solutions: • If the doc
