This guide will describe how to create a document in Blackboard Learn Ultra. A document can be as simple as a single line of text or a combination of content.
This information is for Blackboard Ultra Course View, go to Original Course View.
Creating a Document, Part 1

Within the area you wish to create content:
- Hover over the line between content items and click on the + icon
- Select Create From the menu.
Creating a Document, Part 2

From the menu that opens on the right, select Document to create a content item.
Creating a Document, Part 3
You will now see a screen where you can author your course document
- At the top left, enter a name for the document
- Settings for Hidden from Students, Visible to Students, or Release Conditions
- Selecting a type of content to add, see Different types of Content to Add.
Different Types of Content to Add
Selecting Content will open a text box to manually type instructions.
The text box opens up a tool bar to modify text.

Select HTML to add a web page link.
Knowledge checks test student comprehension of a document by asking a multiple choice or multiple answer question.

1. Type in question in text box.
2. Type in answer and select the correct answer.
3. Instructor can change correct and incorrect answer feedback.
4. Select Save.
- Feedback: instructors can pre-populate correct and incorrect answer feedback
- Student interaction: Students receive immediate feedback on whether their answer is correct or incorrect. Knowledge checks allow unlimited attempts.
- Metrics: instructors have access to detailed metrics about how students are engaging with the knowledge check.
Select File upload to add a file from the computer.
Instructors can also drag and drop files right into the document to upload.
Select Content Collection to to browse all course's content.
Select Convert a file to browse for files on the computer. Once selected, the system converts the file into the Document format.