{"id":414,"date":"2009-12-15T17:13:52","date_gmt":"2009-12-15T22:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=414"},"modified":"2009-12-15T17:13:52","modified_gmt":"2009-12-15T22:13:52","slug":"bb-tip-13-using-the-visual-text-box-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/bb-tip-13-using-the-visual-text-box-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"Bb Tip #13: Using the Visual Text Box Editor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blackboard\u2019s Visual Text Box Editor (VTBE) allows you to format text easily. This WYSIYG (what you see is what you get) editor displays items as users will see them in your courses. The VTBE also has the functionality to allow easy uploading of files, pictures, macromedia flash files, and compatible audio and video files.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to do it.<\/strong>
\nThe VTBE will be available to you when you add or modify Blackboard content items. You will notice that HTML code displays when the VTBE first opens. The HTML code will be replaced with the formatted text after a short period of time. You can get a tool tip when you allow the mouse to hover over each VTBE icon. This is helpful when you are trying to determine what each VTBE icon does. The triangle on the left side of the toolbar will toggle to expand\/collapse each respective row in the VTBE.<\/p>\n

Note: If you do not see the VTBE you should make sure the VTBE is available in your courses. To verify the VTBE is available, you should go to [Tools] or [Course Tools] (located on the course menu) and select the [Personal Information] link. Then select the [Set Visual Text Box Editor Options] link.<\/em><\/p>\n

Want more information?<\/strong>
\nAdditional instructions<\/a> on the using the Text Box Editor are available at blackboard.com.
\nVisit the Blackboard FAQs<\/a> for additional blackboard information
\nor email<\/a> or call Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Blackboard\u2019s Visual Text Box Editor (VTBE) allows you to format text easily. This WYSIYG (what you see is what you get) editor displays items as users will see them in your courses. The VTBE also has the functionality to allow easy uploading of files, pictures, macromedia flash files, and compatible audio and video files. 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