SG #11: Using The Address Book

This guide will walk you through the process of using the Address Book within Blackboard.

Accessing the Address Book:

Step 1: Click on the Address Book under Tools on your homepage.

Searching for a Contact:

Step 1: There are 4 ways to search for a contact.

· Enter a last name in the text field, click on the radio button that says Last Name , and then click on the button.

· Enter an email address in the text field, click on the radio button that says Email , and then click on the button.

· Click on the button, and this will list every contact that is being stored within your address book.

· Click on the "STARTS WITH" tab, enter up to the first three digits of the last name you are searching for and click on the search button. This will list every contact name starting with these characters.

Adding a Contact:

Step 1: Click on the button.

Step 2: The First Name and Last Name of the contact are required. All other information is optional.

Step 3: Click on the button to complete the addition of this contact to your address book.

Step 4: You will receive a confirmation page that notifies you that you have successfully added a contact to your Blackboard address book.

Step 5: Click on the button to close this confirmation page.

Removing a Contact:

Step 1: Click on the button, and this will list every contact that is being stored within your address book.

Step 2: Click on the button found to the right of the contact you want to remove.

Step 3: A Windows information window will appear, asking you to confirm the remove. Click to remove the contact.

Step 4: You will receive a confirmation page that notifies you that you have successfully added a contact to your Blackboard address book.

Click on the button to close this confirmation page.