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Sharing a Box file

1. Identify the file to share within Box
2. Click “Share”
   Click “Access” beside the generated link
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3. Selecting “Collaborators OnlyPeople in your company” will restrict the list to the collaborators you’ve invited.allow you to set who can see the file
   1. The default level of access is “Your People in your Company” (e.g., anyone at UMBC with the link must also log in).You also have the option to
4. Clicking on the gear icon will reveal advanced settings.
   1. “Set Custom URL” and “Set Expiration Date”Setting an expiration date allows you to customize the link that people see.
   2. “Link Expiration" helps adhere to fair use guidelines for limited access if the folder contains copyrighted material.
   3. "Allow Download" lets you disable the ability for people to save a copy of your file.

Embedding the File in a Blackboard course

1. Click on the sub-tab for EMBED.the icon with three dots. It looks like a LEGO brick.
2. Scroll down to Sharing and expand the menu.
3. Select Embed Widget.
   
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4. Copy the code provided by Box. If you want the file to appear bigger or smaller, make adjustments on the screen (Size) before copying the Embed Code provided by Box. Use the preview link to look at your document before committing to the code.
   
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5. Go to your Blackboard course and enter the content area and/or folder where you want the file to reside (e.g., Course Documents).
   • If you want the file to appear immediately in front of users, add an ITEM.
   • If you want the file to appear on a blank page, add a PAGE.
6. Once the item or page opens, give it a name.
7. Next click on the HTML button on the tool bar.
8. Paste the embed code and close the pop-up.
   
   
    
9. Click SUBMIT to save.