Easy Instructions for IE 8 and Quiz Submit Button Fix

There is a known issue with IE8 and Blackboard when a student is taking a Timed Quiz.  In normal IE8 mode, the Submit button will be obscured by the Elapsed Time Clock which will block the ability to record their response and move on to the next test question.

We can offer the resolution below, as well as continue to recommend that students use Firefox.

How to Set Compatibility View Settings in Internet Explorer 8

1.    Launch Internet Explorer

2.    Select Tools

3.    Select “Compatibility View Settings”

4.    Type harper.blackboard.com in the “Add this website:” text box

5.    Click Add

6.    Click Close

7.    Restart Internet Explorer

How to Set Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 8

1.    Launch Internet Explorer

2.    Select Tools

3.    Select Internet Options

4.    Select Security Tab

5.    Click on Trusted Sites

6.    Click on Sites

7.    Type blackboard.com in the “Add this website to the zone:” text box

8.    Click Add

9.    Click Close

10.  Click Ok

11.  Restart Internet Explorer

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