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[sondraf]

How do I remove the color overlay from a course on the dashboard so I can add a picture?

[langlangcat · Accepted solution]

This question can be asked better by splitting it into two parts, 1, how do you remove color overlay, and then 2. how do you add a picture? since removing the color overlay won't enable you to add picture. 

1. to remove the overlay, click on the three Kabab dots located at the top right in your dashboard page, uncheck color overlay.

2. to add or change picture, go into the course, settings, image, kabab menu, choose image.

[langlangcat · Accepted solution]

This question can be asked better by splitting it into two parts, 1, how do you remove color overlay, and then 2. how do you add a picture? since removing the color overlay won't enable you to add picture. 

1. to remove the overlay, click on the three Kabab dots located at the top right in your dashboard page, uncheck color overlay.

2. to add or change picture, go into the course, settings, image, kabab menu, choose image.

[nkepner]

I don't see any options for "color overlay". Just tiles of color options and a textbox.

[RebeccaPerry1]

Yes me too. Did you ever find it?

[Suzanneking]

Where you able to figure this out? I can't seem to get rid of the overlay...

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@Suzanneking ...

The color overlay on course cards displayed on your Canvas Dashboard can be removed by following the steps listed in the following Guide:

• How do I use the Dashboard as a student?
• How do I use the Dashboard as an instructor?

Look at the section called "Change Dashboard View" and look for the option for "Color Overlay".

Also, @sondraf ... only instructors are able to change the image/picture on course cards displayed on the Dashboard.  This is not a feature that students are able to change on their own.  Students can, however, change the color of the overlay if they want that displayed on a course card.

I hope this helps to clarify things for everyone.

[Chris_Hofer]

Hello there, @sondraf ...

I'll just add to @langlangcat's helpful solution with a handful of links to Guides for you:

1. Depending on your role, check out either of these Guides:
   • How do I view my favorite courses in the Card View Dashboard as an instructor?
   • How do I view my favorite courses in the Card View Dashboard as a student?
2. If you are an instructor, you can add a picture to the course card for your course: How do I add an image to a course card in the Dashboard?

I hope this extra bit of information will be of help to you.  Let Community members know if you have any other questions...thanks!  Take care, stay safe, and be well.