Information for IE8 Users
On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, Microsoft® released Windows® Internet Explorer® 8 as a High Priority update to their Windows XP and Vista operating systems. This version of Internet Explorer is Certified to work with the current version of Blackboard however, there is an issues that IE8 users need to be aware of.
There is a known issue with IE8 and Blackboard when a student is taking a Timed Quiz. In normal IE8 mode, the Submit button will be obscured by the Elapsed Time Clock which will block the ability to record their response and move on to the next test question.
How to Set Compatibility View Settings in Internet Explorer 8
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Launch Internet Explorer
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Select Tools
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Select “Compatibility View Settings”
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Type uky.edu in the "Add this website:" text box
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Click Add
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Click Close
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Restart Internet Explorer
How to Set Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 8
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Launch Internet Explorer
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Select Tools
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Select Internet Options
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Select Security Tab
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Click on Trusted Sites
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Click on Sites
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Type blackboard.com in the "Add this website to the zone:" text box
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Click Add
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Click Close
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Click Ok
- Restart Internet Explorer
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