Visual Text Box Editor

Users of Internet Explorer 7 have reported problems with Blackboard's Visual Text Box Editor (VTBE).

Symptoms may include:

• Problems typing text into the answer areas of a quiz
• The text area not appearing for discussion threads

Thankfully there is an easy fix: Disable the VTBE which restores basic text entry functionality:

1. Login to Blackboard
2. Click on the 'My Institution tab
3. Click on PERSONAL INFORMATION
4. Click on SET VISUAL TEXT BOX EDITOR OPTIONS
5. Choose Unavailable
6. Choose Submit

Other browers may or may not be compatible with the VTBE. If you experience problems please disable the VTBE.

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