Policies, Procedures, & Support
Blackboard Browser Requirements Check
Important: At a minimum, Blackboard requires JavaScript and Cookies to be enabled in your browser.
For more information regarding Blackboard browser requirements, please refer to the Browser Settings Guide.
If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard
| Browser Check |
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For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to the Technical Requirements page. | ||||||
| JavaScript Check |  |
If this check fails, refer to the Technical Requirements for instructions on enabling Javascript for your browser. | |||||||
| Cookies Check |
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If this check fails, refer to the Technical Requirements for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser. | |||||||
| Popup Window Check | |
If this check fails, refer to the Technical Requirements for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser. | |||||||
| Port 80 Check |
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This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port. Port 80 is the standard web (http) port. | |||||||
| Java Check | If you see nothing to the left (or just a gray box) then Java functionality is not available. The version of Java that Blackboard currently supports is 1.6.0_x (PC) or 1.5.0_x (Mac). Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you should update your Java Plug-in. |
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