Frequently Asked Questions: Why can't I post to a forum?

This FAQ "book" resource contains answers to the many of the most common questions we've received from students.

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Why can't I post to a forum?

I have been instructed to make a post to a discussion forum, but the "Reply" link or "Add a new discussion topic" button does not appear. What do I do?

This issue is related to how the forum was set up. Let your instructor know that you are unable to post to the forum so that they can adjust the settings.