There are a few ways to do this.
Method One (preferred method) - Use a Blackboard Document
1. Click into a document you already have created, or create a new document:
2. Click "Content" on the next screen:
3. Click the button for attachment:
4. Find the file where you have it stored on your computer and double click the file:
5. You will get a pop up menu. Select the option you want and click Save:
6. Finally just click save in the upper right corner:
7. This is what it initially looks like after you attach the file and save:
8. To view the file in the browser just click the chevron to expand open the file viewer. It may take a few moments to render the file, and then it will display:
Method Two - Add the file to the root of the content area
1. Click one of the plus signs in your content area and then click Upload:
2. Locate the file you have stored on your computer and double click it:
3. Choose the option you want and click save:
4. The file is hidden from students by default. You will have to make it visible to students:
5. Now student can click the file name and it will open up in a new screen: