This information applies only to the Original experience.

Tab Properties

The Tab Properties page is similar for each tab. From this page, change tab names and define the institution roles that can access the tab.

Set tab properties

  1. On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Tabs and Modules.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Edit.

Default Tab Content

The modules are listed with check boxes in the Displayed and Required columns. Displayed modules are available for users to show or hide, while required modules always appear to users.

Manage default content

  1. On the Administrator Panel in the Communities section, select Tabs and Modules.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Default Content. The following table describes the available tasks.
    Default Content Available Fields
    To Select
    Assign a module to appear on the tab The check box in the Displayed column for modules that should appear on the tab. A check mark in the box indicates that the module appears on the tab. Select the check box again to remove a module from the tab.
    Require a module to appear on the tab The check box in the Required column for modules that should appear on the tab. A check mark in the box indicates that the module always appears on the tab. Select the check box again to set modules to optional.
    Organize module placement and style on the tab Default Layout in the instructions at the top of the page. The Default Layout page appears.
  4. Select Submit.

Default Tab Layouts

Configure the style and organization of modules on a tab from the Default Layout page. Administrators can create additional module themes to change the style of modules from the Customize Module Theme page.

Edit the default layout

  1. On the Administrator Panel in the Communities section, select Tabs and Module.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Default Layout. This table describes the available fields.
    Default Layout Available Fields
    Field Description
    Set Column Widths
    Column Widths Select the width of each column in the tab. To use the default values, select Default. Specify the Menu Column in pixels or percentages. The default value for the Menu Column is 150 pixels. The Pixels and Percentages option specifies the Menu Column in pixels and the other columns in percentages. To specify the menu column in percentages, select Percentages and type the numeric value for each column's width. The total value of all percentages must be equal to or less than 100%.
    Set Header
    Header Select a module to use as a header for the tab. Or, select No Header.
    Set the Topmost Module
    Select the modules you want located and pinned to the top of each column. Pinned modules appear to all users.
    Set Content Layout
    Order the modules with the up and down arrows. Remove modules with the X icon. Modules marked with asterisks are required and you can't remove them.
    Set Footer
    Footer Select a module to use as footer for the tab. Or, select No Footer.
    Set Module Theme
    Select Theme Select one of the themes for displaying modules on the tab. You can create dditional themes with the Customize Module Theme feature.
  4. Select Submit.

Hot Link Content

You can manage the links that appear on the left side of a tab. Links can be to educational partners, research tools, or any Web page relevant to your institution.

Create or edit hot link content

  1. On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Tabs and Modules.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Hot Link Content.
  4. To create a link, select Create Web Link. To edit an existing link, select Edit in the link's menu. The following table describes the available fields.
    Hot Link Available Fields
    Field Description
    URL Information
    Name Provide a name for the link. The name appears in the Hot Links box.
    URL Provide the URL for the link. This must be the full URL. For example, http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com.
    Description Provide a description of the link. The description will appear below the link name in the partnerships box.
    Options
    Permit Users to View this Content Select Yes to make the link available.
    Open in New Window Select Yes or No to determine if the link opens the Web site in an external browser window.
    Select Date and Time Restrictions Select Display After and Display Until, and then select the range of dates that the folder will appear.
  5. Select Submit.

Manage hot link content

  1. On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Tabs and Modules.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Hot Link Content. This option is available for the My Institution, Courses, Community, and Services tabs, and for any module tab created by an administrator. The following table describes the available tasks.
    Hot Link Content Available Tasks
    To Select
    Add a link Create Web Link
    Modify a link Select Edit in the link's menu.
    Remove a link Select Delete in the link's menu. This action is irreversible.
    Change the placement of a link The double arrow icon to the left of the link. Drag and drop the link into position.
  4. Select Submit.

Hot Spots

Hot Spot Content displays advertisements or other images that are relevant to your institution. Primary Hot Spot content appears as a header on the Community tab. Secondary Hot Spot images appear below the Off-Campus Links in the Tool Panel on portal tabs. Administrators upload Hot Spot images or use the HTML option to import outside images and information.

The data entered on this page for the Primary Hot Spots Content automatically appears in the Primary Hot Spots module. This module may be accessed through the Manage Modules page. The module content may only be edited on the Manage Hot Spots page.

Manage Hot Spots

  1. On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select and Tabs and Modules.
  2. Select Tabs.
  3. In the tab's menu, select Hot Spots Content. This option is available for the My Institution, Courses, Community, and Services tabs, and for any module tab created by an administrator. The following table describes the available fields.
    Hot Spots Content Available Fields
    Field Description
    Edit Primary Hot Spots Content
    None Select this option to leave the primary Hot Spot on the left side of the tab blank.
    Image and Link Select this option to add a local image as the primary Hot Spot image. Enter a file name or select Browse to search for an image file. This image appears as the primary sponsor if the Local Image and Link option is selected. Enter a URL. The URL opens in a separate browser when the image is selected. When entering a URL, be sure to enter the URL completely. For example: http://www.blackboard.com not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com
    HTML When using an ad server, the company running the ad server sometimes provides HTML code to serve the ad. Post that HTML code in this box to display the ads.
    Edit Secondary Hot Spots Content
    None Select this option to leave the secondary Hot Spot on the left side of the tab blank.
    Image and Link Select this option to add a local image as the secondary sponsor image. Enter a file name or select Browse to search for an image file. This image will appear as the secondary sponsor if the Image Link option is selected. Enter a URL. The URL will open in a separate browser when the image is selected. When entering a URL, be sure to enter the URL completely. For example: http://www.blackboard.com not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com
    HTML Sometimes when using an ad server the company running the ad server will provide HTML code to serve the ad. Post that HTML code in this box to display the ads.

The Module Properties page for the Community Tab includes a third Hot Spot Content section.