Blackboard Browser Compatibility

Blackboard has certified the following browsers for computers running Windows Operating Systems:

Windows XP: Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Netscape 8.0, and Firefox 2.0
Windows Vista: Internet Explorer 7, Netscape 7.1, and Firefox 2.0
We highly recommend that Windows users use Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox 2.0 to access Blackboard 7.3.  We have consistently found that Firefox 2.0 users encounter fewer issues with Blackboard 7.3 than those who use other browsers.

Blackboard has certified the following browsers for computers running Macintosh Operating Systems:

Mac OS 10.2 ( Jaguar): (Safari 1 is compatible)
Mac OS 10.3 (Panther): Safari 1.2  (Firefox 1.5 is compatible)
Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger): Safari 2 and Firefox 1.5
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard): (Firefox 2.0 is compatible)
A certified browser is one that has been fully tested and is fully supported by Blackboard 7.3.  A compatible browser is one that has undergone limited testing.

If the computer you are using has a different browser than those indicated above, you still may be able to use parts of Blackboard 7.3.  However, you may also experience problems, especially when completing quizzes and tests.  If you are experiencing these problems, you need to revert to an earlier browser version. Click here for instructions.

Blackboard 7.3 requires that your Web browser conforms to certain standards. If you have an out-of-date or unsupported browser, you will need to download either a certified version of your current browser or a different certified browser before attempting to log into Blackboard 7.3. To do this, follow these instructions.