Links to other Web pages can be added to the Tool Panel through the Add External Link page. External Links that are already a part of the Tool Panel can be updated through the Edit External Link page. Both pages contain the same fields for adding or modifying an External Link.
Follow these steps to open the Add External Link page or Edit External Link page.
Step 1 Click Manage Tool Panel from the Portal Areas section of the System Control Panel.
Step 2 Click External Link from the action bar or Modify for an External Link in the list.
The table below details the entry fields on the Add External Link page and the Edit External Link page.
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Field |
Description |
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Enter Information |
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Title:[r] |
Enter or change the title of the link. |
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External Link:[r] |
Enter or change the URL for the link. When adding a URL, do so as http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com |
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Available: |
Select either the Yes or No option to make this link available to users through the Tool Panel. |