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To use the full functionality of
your courses, you will need to make sure that Javascript is enabled on
your browser. Instructions for configuring various browsers appear below.
After enabling Javascript, in most cases you will have to reload/restart
your browser.
 Keep
in mind that upgrading your browser or installing new security software
or security patches may affect your JavaScript settings. It is a good idea
to double-check that JavaScript is still enabled if you notice problems.
Note for AOL users: FIRST YEARS
does not recommend using AOL's proprietary browser with Blackboard. Instead,
choose one of the browsers listed below.
 Internet
Explorer
You can download Internet Explorer 7.x from Microsoft's
download site. (Download
earlier version 6.x)
Internet Explorer 7.x (illustrated
steps)
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Select "Tools" from the top menu.
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Choose "Internet Options."
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Click on the "Security" tab.
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Click on "Custom Level" button.
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Scroll down until you see section labeled "Scripting"
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Under "Active Scripting," select "Enable" and click OK.
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Answer "Yes" to the prompt requesting verification for the change.
Click "OK."
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Internet Explorer 6.x/5.x (illustrated
steps)
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Select "Tools" from the top menu.
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Choose "Internet Options."
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Click on the "Security" tab.
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Click on "Custom Level" button.
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Scroll down until you see section labeled "Scripting"
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Under "Active Scripting," select "Enable" and click OK.
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Answer "Yes" to the prompt requesting verification for the change.
Click "OK."
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 Mozilla
Firefox
You can download Firefox from the UNC-Chapel
Hill Shareware site.
Firefox 2.0
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Click on "Tools" from teh top menu, then "Options," then "Content."
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Click on the Content Tab and place a check-mark in the boxes for "Enable
Javascript" and "Enable Java."
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Click "OK."
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Firefox 1.5 (illustrated
steps)
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Select "Tools" from the top menu.
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Choose "Options."
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Choose "Content" from the top navigation.
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Select the checkbox next to "Enable JavaScript" and click "OK."
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 Apple Safari
You can download Safari from Apple's
download site.
Safari 1.x
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Select "Safari" from the top menu.
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Choose "Preferences."
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Choose "Security."
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Select the checkbox next to "Enable JavaScript" and click OK.
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 Netscape
Navigator
You can download Netscape Navigator from Netscape's
download site.
Netscape 7.x
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Select the "Preferences" menu item in the "Edit" menu.
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Click on the arrow next to the "Advanced"
label to display the list of "Advanced" options.
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Select/Click "Scripts & Plugins" from the "Advanced" options
list.
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Select/Check "Navigator" under "Enable JavaScript for" sub-heading from
the "Scripts & Plugins" setting options.
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Click the "OK" button to save your changes.
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Netscape
8.x
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