Messages

You can send messages and emails to anyone in your course. 

Access the Messages Tab in Your Course

1. Open the course and click on the Messages tab

2. Click on the "plus symbol" to create a new message

Create New Message

1.  Click in the Recipients' box to see a list of the course members. 

2.  Type a message in the text editor box

3.  Check the box to send an email copy to recipients.  (optional)

• When this option is selected, recipients receive an email copy
• Recipients can view your message in their email inboxes

4.  Check the box to Allow replies to this message (optional)

5.  Click Send 

View Messages

Messages appear in the Messages tab

Also, messages appear on the Base Navigation

View message in an email if this option was checked.  Note: One cannot reply to an email message generated from blackboard.

Reply to Messages

If the instructor allows replies, click on a message in the list, and the reply panel opens.  Type a reply and click on Send.

Additional Resources:

Video Demonstration:

Course Tour: Messages