Sending a message is the same process if generating a new message or replying to a message. The only difference is, when replying to a message, some of the fields will already be populated. However, this does not prevent you from adding or changing information in these fields. For example, when replying to a message, the subject of the message is populated as re: original message. Even though the Subject field is already filled out, it can still be changed.
Follow these steps to open the Compose Message page.
Step 1 Click Communication from the Course Menu.
Step 2 Click Messages.
Step 3 Click New Message.
The table below details the fields on the Compose Message page.
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Recipients |
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To: |
Click the button to open a pop-up interface for choosing users to receive the message. Users in the course are listed in the left column and message recipients are listed in the right column. Select users and click one of the arrows to move users between columns. Click Submit and the users in the right column will be added to the To: field. |
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Cc: |
Cc: stands for carbon-copy. Use this function to send the message to those users that may be interested in the message but are not the primary recipients. |
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Bcc: |
Bcc: stands for blind carbon-copy. Use this function to send a copy of the message to those users that may be interested in the message but are not the primary recipients. When using Bcc, other recipients do not know that the users listed in the Bcc field are receiving the message. |
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Compose Message |
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Subject |
Enter a short title for the message. |
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Body |
Enter the text of the message. The standard options for editing text in the Blackboard Learning System are available when entering text. There is also a Preview function. |
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Attachment |
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Upload Attachment/ Include Attachment |
Click Choose File to select a file from your files to attach to the e-mail message. If the message is a reply or a forward, you will have the option of including the original attachment.
The ability to upload and include file attachments may be toggled on and off by the System Administrator. |