Desire2Learn 8.3
Discussions: Working with Message Flags
Flagging messages set them apart from other messages in a discussion. Flags serve as reminders or to signify a message's importance.
Flagging Messages
Flagging discussion messages are only a few clicks away.
Flagging Messages: Toolbar Option
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From the Course Home page, click DISCUSSIONS
The Forums & Topics List pane appears. -
From the list, click the topic you wish to view
The Discussion Topic pane appears with all messages posted within that topic shown.
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Next to the message you want to flag, click FLAG
The message is now flagged.
Flagging Messages: Preview Pane Option
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From the Course Home page, click DISCUSSIONS
The Forums & Topics List pane appears. -
From the list, click the topic you wish to view
The Discussion Topic pane appears with all messages posted within that topic shown.
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Click the subject of the message you wish to view
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In the Preview pane, click FLAG
The selected message is now flagged.
Removing Flags
If you have flagged a message that is no longer important, the flag can easily be removed.
Removing a Single Flag
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From the Course Home page, click DISCUSSIONS
The Forums & Topics List pane appears. -
From the list, click the topic you wish to view
The Discussion Topic pane appears with all messages posted within that topic shown.
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Click the message you wish to view
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In the Preview pane, click REMOVE FLAG
The flag is removed.
