Changing the Orientation of Multiple Choice Questions

We've again had some cases where the orientation of multiple choice questions is horizontal by default rather than vertical. This sometimes occurs when questions are imported from publisher test banks. Unfortunately, if no orientation is indicated in the imported text bank, Blackboard defaults to a horizontal rather than the expected vertical orientation for the answers (detractors).

The layout of the answers to multiple-choice questions can be set or changed by the instructor, but this is accomplished on a question by question basis and not globally. What this means is that while the layout of the answers can be changed, it will have to be changed one question at a time.

The process includes these steps:

1. Select the Build tab.
2. Select the Assessments tool.
3. Click the link for an assessment.
4. Click the link for a specific question.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
6. In the Settings section, next to Answer layout:, click the option labeled Vertical.
7. Click Save.
8. Repeat 4-7 as needed.

Thanks to Saul Epstein for this tip.