College of DuPage

Blackboard Release 9 - What's NEW?

Contextual Menus

Where do I find it?

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What's new about it?

Contextual Menus are expandable menus containing options for each item and are visually represented by two double arrows ("chevrons"). Contextual Menus are only displayed when Edit Mode - ON.

Some contextual menus include sub-menus, so look for the double arrows!

In Blackboard 8, contextual menus were only available in the Grade Center.

How do I use it?

Start by turning Edit Mode - ON in the upper right corner of the screen.
Depending on the screen, contextual menu options are found on buttons, menu items, grade center columns, etc. Click on a set of double arrows to see the menu options.

Screen shot with explanations of different contextual menu options.

Also see Course Design Settings.

Your Course Environment (Blackboard - 3 minute video)

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