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*Release 8.0* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 8.0]
*Release 7.3* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 7.3]
*Release 7.2* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 7.2]
*Release 7.1* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 7.1]
*Release 7.0* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 7.0]
*Release 6.3* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Release 6.3]
h3. Blackboard Learning System - Vista and CE
*Release 8* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Vista and CE Release 8]
*Application Pack 2 for Vista 4 and CE 6* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Application Pack 2 for Vista 4 and CE 6]
*Application Pack 1 for Vista 4 and CE 6* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Application Pack 1 for Vista 4 and CE 6]
*Vista 4 and CE6* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Vista 4 and CE6]
*Vista 3* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Vista 3]
*Application Pack 1 for CE 4* \| [Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems|Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Application Pack 1 for CE 4]
h3. Supported Browsers, Plugins, and Operating Systems
The following table presents our definitions of Support Levels that are applied to every Operating System, Web Browser, and Browser Plugin that interacts with the Blackboard Academic Suite and the Blackboard Learning System - Vista and CE.
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| *Certified* | Certified configurations are fully tested and supported. |
| *Compatible* | Compatible configurations are partially tested but should function properly. |
| *Provisional* | Provisional configurations are future technologies that are considered supported by Client Support |
| *Not Supported* | The configuration is not tested or supported by Blackboard. |
h3. What Version of Blackboard?
[What Version of Blackboard are You Using?|What Version of Blackboard are You Using?]
[What Version of Operating System or Web Browser are You Using?|What Version of Operating System or Web Browser are You Using?]
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h2. Manuals
These comprehensive reference tools provide quick answers to commonly asked questions and serve as a repository for information that is needed on an infrequent basis. The manuals are available in several different formats:
* PDF
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* [Documentation Authoring Kit|#Blackboard Academic Suite Documentation Authoring Kits]. _Blackboard Academic Suite only._ All of the reference manuals are available in Microsoft Word format for customization.
h3. Blackboard Learn Release 9
Instructor Manual \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?54d71811-0c68-47fc-97a9-a7f9005223f2] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ab5e0a54-5095-456f-8738-3df64311417a]
User Manual \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?c62da3b4-beb1-477d-b34a-b32054af8150] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?5e1a8549-8fc7-4a77-921b-34db25d9bd7c]
Learning Content User Manual \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?d95d2779-009d-44d3-b329-92045cfc8bb8] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?3666cf46-826f-4f6e-ad31-b6fa91e05cbf]
Documentation Authoring Kit \| [ZIP Package|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?4b79af33-9e2d-4c46-81e2-ff3b646222e7]
h4. Online Help Authoring Kits:
Instructor Manual [ZIP Package|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?4e1eda26-6c85-47a8-891b-431d5cc12f7c]
User Manual [ZIP Package|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?9e3d9faa-4d39-404c-9c3f-1f5a589f0d2a]
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h3. Blackboard Academic Suite (Classic)
h4. Blackboard Academic Suite Instructor Manual
The Instructor Manual provides information on teaching courses through the Blackboard Academic Suite. The manual includes information on constructing the course, communicating with students, setting up collaborative environments, and evaluating student performance.
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*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ca1680fe-32e6-4488-82f3-e50d810b47f4] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?e0bedf24-6f8f-48b8-98ec-8ee774e4efde]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?e7e496b3-6480-49e4-ab48-338076a5b527] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?c53dd1ec-008c-4e5f-9e46-8cb719672cae]
*Release 7.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?36e91240-94f0-418f-aa43-142d761278a7]
*Release 7.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?42c99463-cd4d-4c23-99c1-d5524dd1981e]
*Release 6.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?eed77220-e380-4bb4-b15c-dfab8120e932]
h4. Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual
The User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Academic Suite and participating in courses. The manual includes information on customizing the appearance and content of the tabs, collaborating and communicating with users, and working within a course to complete assignments and tests.
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*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?f8e7ad42-c594-47d9-8b79-37e0fb42b1e4] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?077a419e-d0e5-4bcf-917b-33e95dadeae6]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0e616a8f-3536-47a7-bf4b-9617ef5a8119] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?aae371d3-b92f-4c03-9649-682c0747121e]
*Release 7.1* \| [PDF |http://library.blackboard.com/d/?220e31aa-6b00-4ae5-9e88-1656b6037dd5]
*Release 7.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ad17e033-d99b-470d-9b13-0ef5e83107d1]
*Release 6.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?954203a3-018b-451c-bfd9-a8f8ed1eda05]
h4. Blackboard Content System User Manual
The Content System User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Content System and working with files. The manual includes information on storing files, working collaboratively, and creating portfolios.
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*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?b6626939-f29c-41f4-b94a-b190d8fddfa1] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?6f894b30-81c0-4519-b88c-64e36ec4db78]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0100d05b-178f-49af-9231-ce45db78db4e] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?aae371d3-b92f-4c03-9649-682c0747121e]
*Release 7.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?b5b3f522-54b4-4293-a4d6-fcbb187e7ebd]
*Release 7.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ec11ac91-7d82-401e-8d9e-9a2097333ce0]
*Release 6.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?a7cf6d96-ef5e-4901-b6d1-c11cf0bee024]
h4. Blackboard Outcomes System Reference Manual
The Blackboard Outcomes System Reference Manual provides instructions for the application of the Outcomes System for the Blackboard Academic Suite. All capabilities and functions for the Outcomes System are contained within this manual.
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*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?4a2d2f5b-c51d-411b-8236-fd2d9bb255bf]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?9ddd7d47-a8ca-4154-9f9a-a588592ccab3]
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h4. Blackboard Community System Leader Manual
The Blackboard Community System Leader Manual provides information on managing Organizations through the Blackboard Community System. The manual includes information on constructing the Organization, communicating with members, and setting up collaborative environments.
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*Release 8.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?83d749bc-8051-4f7b-9711-a04712325a3c] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?40527adf-86c5-436d-8d69-d117103c5207]
*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?2813c00f-38ff-46a5-8e00-d87d382755d0] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?c2a71551-264e-4a98-99b6-330990f6b773]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?9736e251-8e7b-4944-a4d7-65de49d0a62c] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?3515894a-d57d-4fd8-bb8b-596550239c5a]
*Release 7.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?22a490db-1860-4971-8611-6c96f25a6125]
*Release 7.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?93dd8888-8a4a-445a-b05f-0f90ce01aeb0]
*Release 6.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?2a393c59-b239-4d29-955b-88e99d9c8a65]
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h4. Blackboard Community System User Manual
The Blackboard Community System User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Community System and participating in organizations. The manual includes information on customizing the appearance and content of the tabs and collaborating and communicating with other users, as well as working with My Accounts.
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*Release 8.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?28cd6763-55e5-403a-b21d-ca3de79ecda8] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?7425f137-684d-41ac-a0db-84c67d877cb3]
*Release 7.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?f75de63f-3cd1-466e-ae1e-f5cbdd3f56a0] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0910bdc5-e4ae-4104-9a7f-1ae4f2424723]
*Release 7.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?e0235bc3-58e4-416b-bf1d-a76ffe883478] \| [HTML|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?8d28980f-4787-4922-a6ee-b5a974903453]
*Release 7.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?02a787a9-5066-4d50-9d6b-6dbe114212e0]
*Release 7.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?07dd5e20-e52e-421b-864a-ec4f4d01a243]
*Release 6.3* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?7c34f6fc-9d03-4795-b675-a72185835b99]
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h4. Blackboard Academic Suite Documentation Authoring Kits
The Documentation Authoring Kit is a ZIP file that contains Microsoft Word versions of the Administrator Guide, Instructor Guide, Content System User Guide, and the User Guide. You are free to alter these files to suit the needs of your institution.
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*Release 8.0* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3163&pid=100&rid=5759&dt=]
*Release 7.3* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=2847&pid=100&rid=5734&dt=]
*Release 7.2* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3328&pid=100&rid=5756&dt=]
*Release 7.1* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3327&pid=100&rid=5755&dt=]
*Release 7.0* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3326&pid=100&rid=5754&dt=]
*Release 6.3* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/faculty/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3325&pid=100&rid=-1&dt=SO]\\
*Blackboard Community Suite Documentation Authoring Kit for Release 8.0* \| [ZIP Package|https://behind.blackboard.com/s/developer/refcenter/docs/details.Bb?DocumentID=3165&pid=100&rid=5759&dt=]\\
The Blackboard Community Suite Documentation Authoring Kit contains Word versions of the Administrator Guide, Instructor Guide, and the User Guide.
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h3. Blackboard Learning System CE/Vista (WebCT)
h4. CE 6 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual
The CE 6 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual is written to help Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Students use the system effectively. The manual contains information on creating course content, working and evaluating Students, and submitting assignments for evaluation.
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*Release 8.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?68b106cf-e770-4367-9876-c498951d2ddb]
*Release 6.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?cd14c142-0d77-4ad1-b83d-6e58a3e1d987]
*Release 6.1.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0df27788-5a71-49b6-af47-43be8f8c3930]
*Release 6.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0df27788-5a71-49b6-af47-43be8f8c3930]
*Release 6.0 with Vista Learning Object Manager* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?7eac6e01-90fa-46d7-baab-198a56da353a]
*Release 6.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?06650855-df11-457b-b6c7-098bfd9a435c]
h4. Vista 4 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual
The Vista 4 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual is written to help Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Students use the system effectively. The manual contains information on creating course content, working and evaluating Students, and submitting assignments for evaluation.
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*Release 4.2* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?bbeb2903-d670-43c0-b473-65efbc4fd4ec]
*Release 4.1.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?6f5c0e96-a368-4812-b972-da66e5b0b5a8]
*Release 4.1* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?03702e32-0e71-46db-8337-a29effd17047]
*Release 4.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?4d00e5c7-4ac5-4616-b529-37ebda6b7055]
*Release 3.0* \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?aeed5bc9-983d-4f0c-a964-341a33009f10]
h4. CE 6 and Vista 4 Portfolio System Owner and Designer Reference Manual
The Blackboard Portfolio System Owner and Designer Reference contains information and step-by-step instructions on using Blackboard Portfolio System for Portfolio Owners and Portfolio Designers.
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h2. Quick Reference Guides
Quick Reference Guides explain a feature and demonstrate its value in two pages. {info:title=Useful Information}The PDF files are ready for distribution; the ZIP Package contains all of the Quick Start Guides. {info}Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guides \| [ZIP Package|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?09ac4474-f868-409b-8ead-b8658f418161]\\
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Collaboration \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?97aa4adf-a81a-480e-bd3c-2ded27642857]\\
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Creating Course Content \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?6d975981-e476-424a-a845-ea650562472a]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: EWS Observers \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?0028a9a9-27ad-4679-8535-13219363b631]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Keeping Students Informed \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ccf2d386-d2f3-4587-8168-1ecafb13d2cb]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Measuring Student Performance \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?18873219-f884-4a51-8a56-9e6246507b37]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Organizing Your Course \| [PDF |http://library.blackboard.com/d/?e80ec051-ecdf-4d3b-9648-7fb1b557aec5]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Presenting Content \| [PDF |http://library.blackboard.com/d/?30876902-c13a-4268-b911-c90fb78d55f5]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Reusing and Reorganizing Courses \| [PDF |http://library.blackboard.com/d/?3171c6f7-f0bb-44db-9666-c48ac8050be0]
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Reusing Reorganizing Portfolio Content \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?7f575e63-55fc-4917-ba3e-014939ca457b]\\
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Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Universal Design \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?2ec9ad55-8237-4694-9a9b-49eebec1bb5e]
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h2. Getting Started
Getting Started Guides are designed to help users get comfortable with a feature in 15 minutes. {info:title=Useful Information}
The PDF files are ready for distribution; the ZIP Packages contain Microsoft Word files and Adobe InDesign files for customizing the material.
To view Flash Presentations, you must have a current version of Adobe Flash Player installed. \| [Adobe Flash Player|http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/]{info}Getting Started With the Grade Center [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?46b1b8e4-d8f4-42f7-8746-672260aef8be] \| Documentation Kit [ZIP Package|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?2be2881d-8c7e-469a-a2b0-affd11319bb4]\\
Getting Started in Blackboard Portfolio: Tutorials for Owners and Designers \| [Flash Presentation|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?4092a99e-ed56-4f73-8789-c12cee4ec88a]\\
Getting Started Guide: WebCT Campus Edition 4.0 [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?f340b2fd-6950-417d-924a-a263d3ba640e] \| WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?9ca23e07-f36f-4fa5-86f3-f0390ee6e665]
Vista 3.0 Getting Started with WebCT Vista \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?ee812272-327c-4a16-8861-aa7dddf32b27]
Getting Started: Workshop for Designers and Instructors \| [PDF|http://library.blackboard.com/d/?fcb26eb8-505f-40dc-be66-57e27d5f5813]
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h2. Tutorials
h3. Blackboard Academic Suite
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