Ally Alternative Formats

Issue/Question

Can I access a file in my course that is difficult to read?

Can I access a file in a different format?

Environment

• D2L
• Blackboard Ally
• Students

Cause

Blackboard Ally provides automatically generated alternative formats of your instructor's original content to give you the added flexibility that comes with a more personalized approach.

Resolution

1. Alternative formats transfer your course files into different formats to help you learn better
   • Tagged PDF - Structured PDF for improved use with assistive technology
   • HTML - for viewing in browser and mobile devices
   • ePub - for reading on an e-book 
   • Electronic Braille - BRF version for electronic Braille displays
   • Audio - MP3 version
   • BeeLine Reader - Enhanced version for easier and faster on-screen reading
   • Translated version - Translate into your preferred language machine-translated version
2. Click the Ally Alternative format icon, it is an A with a down arrow   
3. Choose your preferred format