Brightspace Broken Link (Webpage refused to connect)

Owned by Dylan Reichert
Sept 27, 2024
2 min read

Steps to Edit a (Webpage refused to connect) Broken Link in Brightspace

Example of the Problem:

 

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Solution:

 

  1. Navigate to the Broken Link

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  2. Scroll Down and Find the Pencil Icon

    • Look for the pencil icon labeled Edit HTML.

       

  3. Edit the Link

    • In the HTML editor, locate the link and click on the pencil icon to edit it.

       

  4. Change the Link Settings

    • Set the Open in option to New Window. This ensures that links open in new tabs instead of trying to open embedded in Brightspace, which not all websites support. For best practice, always use this option when creating new quicklinks.

       

  5. Apply the Changes

    • Click Apply.

       

  6. Save and Close

    • Select Save and Close.

       

  7. Test the New Link

    • Verify that the link opens in a new window.

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