Browser Settings for use with Blackboard | |
Browsers | Settings |
Mozilla Firefox (PC and Mac) Recommended browser |
NOTE: For Mac OS X browsers, access preferences via the Application Menu (ex. Firefox>Preferences). |
Enable Cookies: 1. Firefox > Options > Privacy > History pane: Firefox will "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies > select “Accept cookies from sites” and "Accept third-party cookies." 2. OK to return bck to browser. |
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Enable Javascript: 1. Firefox > Options > Content > check the “Enable Javascript” box. 2. OK to return to browser. |
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Popup Blocker Settings: 1. Firefox > Options > Content > Click the “Exceptions” button next to Block Pop-up Windows > Add: http://www.lewisu.edu https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com 2. Click Allow and Close. 3. OK to return to browser. |
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Clear Browser Cache: 1. Tools > Options > Advanced > Network tab >Cached Web Content pane > Clear Now 2. Click Clear Now 3. OK to return to browser. |
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Internet Explorer (PC only) |
Enable Cookies: 1. Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced > Check "Override Automatic Cookie Handling (accept 1st party; Prompt 3rd party)" and check the option to always accept session cookies. 2. OK and OK to return to browser. |
Enable Javascript: 1. Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Internet > Custom Level > Scroll down to Scripting and enable:
2. OK to return browser. |
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Pop-up Blocker Settings: 1. Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings ... > Add: http://www.lewisu.edu https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com 2. Close to return to browser. |
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Trusted Sites: 1. Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites > Uncheck "Require server verification for all sites in this zone" > Add http://www.lewisu.edu https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com 2. Close and OK to return to browser. |
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Google Chrome (PC and Mac) |
NOTE: For Mac OS X browsers, access preferences via the Application Menu (ex. Chrome>Preferences). On Windows, Settings can be found by clicking the following icon in the top right corner of Chrome: |
Enable Cookies: 1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Cookies > check "Allow local data to be set.." 2.Click Done 3. Close Settings tab to return to browser. |
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Enable Javascript: 1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Javascript > check “Allow sites to run Javascript”. 2. Click Done 3. Close Settings tab to return to browser. |
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Popup Blocker Settings: 1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Pop-ups > Click the “Manage exceptions” button 2. Add and Allow http://www.lewisu.edu https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com 3. Click Done 4. Close Settings tab back to browser. |
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Clear Browser Cache: 1.History > Clear browsing data... > Select "the beginning of time" from the Obliterate the following items from drop down > Select "Empty the cache" 2. Click the Clear browsing data button 3. Close Settings tab to return to browser |
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Safari (Mac Only) |
All Settings: 1. Safari Menu > Preferences > click Security icon > Check:
2. Clear checkbox on "Block Popup Windows." 3. Accept Cookies > select "Only From Sites I Visit." |