The Left Side Tool Panel appears on the My Institution Tab, Courses Tab, Community Tab, Services Tab, and any module tabs. From the Left Side Tool Panel Properties page, the name and availability of different features can be configured. The following features can appear on the left side of the common area:
· Tools: Blackboard Tools that are organized through the Tool Panel.
· Links: Links that are managed through the Manage Link Contentpage or the Manage Off-Campus Content page.
· Sponsors: Images and links that are managed through the Manage Sponsorship Content page.
Follow these steps to find the Left Side Tool Panel Properties page.
Step 1 Click Manage Tabs from the Portal Areas section of the System Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Modify for one of the following tabs: My Institution, Courses, Communities, Services, or any module tab created by the Administrator. The Modify Tab: Tab page will appear. The functions on this page will differ depending on the Tab selected.
Step 3 Click Left Side Tool Panel Properties.
The table below details the entry fields on the Left Side Tool Panel Properties page.
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Field |
Description |
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Enter Toolbar Properties |
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Tools Available: |
Select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the Tool Panel will be available. |
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Tools Label: |
Edit the name of the Tool Panel. The name will appear on the tab as it is entered in this field. |
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Links Available: |
Select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the Off-Campus Links area will be available. |
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Links Label: |
Edit the name of the Off-Campus Links area. The name will appear on the tab as it is entered in this field. |
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Sponsors Available: |
Select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the Sponsors area will be available. |
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Sponsors Label: |
Edit the name of the Sponsors area. The name will appear on the tab as it is entered in this field. |