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How to use the calendar in Blackboard

Quick guide for Students

The Calendar allows you to schedule dates and times for section functions and events.

Access the different calendar views
Create a calendar entry
Edit a calendar entry
Delete a calendar entry

Access the different calendar views

  1. Click on Calendar in the Course Tools menu.
  2. To access the different calendar views:
  • Use the tabs at the top left of the window to view entries according to Month, Week or Day.
  • Use the Previous Day icon or Next Day icon to move to the previous or next month, week or day respectively.
  • Use the drop-down lists at the top left of the Month tab to select the month and year and click the Go button.
  • Use the Display New Entries button in the top left of the Month tab to see if there are new entries since you last visited the Calendar.
  • Use the drop-down list at the top right of the window to select the type of entry you wish to view and click the Go button.

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Create a calendar entry

  1. Click on Calendar in the Course Tools menu.
  2. Click on the Add entry button.
  3. Type in a Title.
  4. Type in a Description.
  5. Select the Start Date and Start Time .
  6. Select the End Date and End Time .
  7. Click Save.

Note: If you do not put in an end time, the end date will not be saved.

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Edit a calendar entry

  1. Click on Calendar in the Course Tools menu.
  2. Click on the date of the entry you wish to edit.
  3. Click on the ActionLinks icon next its title.
  4. Select Edit .
  5. Make your changes.
  6. Click Save.

Note: You can only edit the entries that you created.

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Delete a calendar entry

  1. Click on Calendar in the Course Tools menu.
  2. Click on the date of the entry you wish to delete.
  3. Click on the ActionLinks icon next to its title.
  4. Select Delete .
  5. The following message will appear: Are you sure you want to delete this entry?
  6. Click OK.

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