Summary
Sometimes when trying to upload an assignment or post a message, the screen appears to go blank, with a series of buttons across the top.
Body
Problem
When trying to upload an assignment or to start a new thread/reply in D2L, the screen appears to go blank.
Environment
D2
Resolution
Look for a series of icons across the top of the screen. On the far right, there will be one that looks like 4 arrows. Click that, and it will exit the full screen editor that is blanking out the page.

Cause
The full-screen editor can make it look like the page is blank. Closing the editor will return the page to normal.