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Getting Started FAQ How Do I? Technical Support Basic Skills & Requirements

Configuring Internet Explorer Version 6

View Status Bar — required to view timer for assessments

Set Blackboard as an Approved Web Site

Pop-ups — may be required to view certain links or assessments

Active X Controls — must be enabled to use certain tools

Text Size —adjust the text size

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View Status Bar

Click on View in the Menu Bar and then Status Bar. The checkmark indicates that it is turned on and should be visible. Status Bar Menu

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Set Blackboard as an Approved Web Site

Go to https://wccc.blackboard.com and Left Double Click on the Internet icon in the Status Bar in the lower right area of the screen.

Status Bar

In the Security window that pops up click on Trusted Sites (green checkmark) and then on the Sites Button.

Security Dialog Box

In the text box under "Add this Web site to the zone" type in

https://wccc.blackboard.com

Click on Add to add it to the list of approved web sites.

Finish by clicking on Ok and then Ok for the Security window.

Trusted Sites Dialog Box

The Status Bar should now display a Green Checkmark and the words "Trusted sites."

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Pop-ups

In the Menu Bar click on Tools, Pop-up Blocker, Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

Pop Up Blocker

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Active X Controls

This message indicates that there is an Active X control or other script that must be activated before you can continue.

Press the Spacebar or Enter key on your keyboard.

Activate

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Text Size

In the Menu Bar click on View, Text Size, and choose a different size. The bullet indicates the current setting.

Text Size

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Last Updated 4/23/09
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