Adding a Link to the Navbar in Brightspace

You can add a link to the navbar in Brightspace using the instructions on this page.

This Information is Intended for:
Instructors, Staff

To add a link to your course navbar, follow these steps:

  1. Hover over your course's navbar and select the three dots that appear at the end of the bar
    Three dots that appear when hovering over the navbar
  2. Select Customize This Navbar (or Edit This Navbar)
    Option labeled "Customize this Navbar"
  3. If you are using the default navbar for all Stony Brook courses, you will be prompted to create a copy of the navbar.  Select "Yes I'll work with a copy of the navbar".
    option labeled "Yes! I'll work with a copy of the navbar"
  4. You will then be directed to edit the copy of the navbar you created.  To add a new link to your navbar, select "Add Links".
    All navbar links with the option "add links" highlighted
  5. Select the link you would like to add and select "Add"
    Groups link being added to the navbar
  6. To change the order of your links, hover your mouse over the link you wish to move and drag and drop it in your desired location. 
    Mouse hovering over a link to be moved
  7. Select "Save and Close"
    Save and close button
This Content Last Updated:
05/07/2025

Supported By


Customer Engagement and Support
Brightspace Support via SUNY Helpdesk
Phone: 1-844-673-6786
This Information is Intended for:
Instructors, Staff
This Content Last Updated:
05/07/2025