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Reply to a Discussion

As in any discussion you will wish to reply to threads and questions from your students to continue the conversation.

How to Reply to a Discussion

When accessing discussion threads, you will be presented with a collapsed form of the discussion.

To reply to a thread or read others’ replies, choose the Show Replies button.

Reply and Show Reply options underneath the thread text box.

When typing your reply to the thread all the Blackboard Text Editor features, such as formatting tools and hyperlinks, are available to you.

When you have finished typing, click Reply and the message will be posted.

Reply buttons to open text box, and Save Draft or Reply buttons to post.

Draft Messages

If you wish to save your reply as a draft, click Save Draft and the message will appear in line, but only you will be able to view it.

Any draft message can be edited and posted at a later time using the Edit Draft feature.

Edit Draft Button to edit the inline comments not yet posted

When you have done editing click Reply to post.


Guide last updated on January 9, 2024

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