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ImanDegano · 2025-11-04

How do I rearrange my announcement on my announcement page or home page?

PhuongDuong · 2025-11-04

I've found that Assigning content (Assign To) to students still allows those via Public and Institutional Visibility (Course Visibility) to see content. In my testing, this happens with Module visibility as well as Content in a module. I'm wondering ...

MargieWil83 · 2025-11-04

Hello, I was attempting to change a student to another section. I removed from the section and then added to the new section. I submitted okay, but read something about deactivating user. So when I saw that I hit reactivate user which something came ...

TomFederowski · 2025-11-04

An Instructor recently requested that I, as the Canvas Admin, delete a Group Set that a Student in the course created. The Instructor was unable to do that nor was I. There is no option of using the kabob (three vertical dots) for this specific Gro...

AlanIsaac · 2025-11-04

In the rich text editor for a Canvas page, if I create a link to a YouTube link to using the rich text editor, it displays like a link with no thumbnail. Good. But if I do this in the HTML editory, a thumbnail displays. Looking at the HTML, the reaso...

awasser · 2025-11-04

Hi, I want to create a question and answer discussion that will appear on every page of my CANVAS course. In every module no matter what section of the module the student clicks on. I want them to be able to ask questions from their classmates about ...

AshleyRees1 · 2025-11-04

Hi I am a student while trying to go into canvas through my desktop I keep getting an error message stating page error. I then tried on my apple phone and it logged me out. I tried logging back in but i keep getting an error message. It says oops som...

HeidiOberrieder · 2025-11-04

I have a multi-part question. I have quizzes that allow unlimited attempts (since they pull from a very large question set) with the highest score showing in the gradebook. I also set a due date, but only because I had assumed that even if a student ...

Rebecca123 · 2025-11-04

With the new Cidilabs design tool, it's now possible to create more interactive content such as fill-in-the-gap activities and quick quizzes, which is a great enhancement for learner engagement. I was wondering if these interactive elements are track...

BradleyHomoelle · 2025-11-03

Hello, We are having an issue with some of the final course grades calculated in Canvas for several students at our school. Here is the context: - I performed a grade export at 8:00 am on October 16th for all the course grades in the school - I perfo...

AnthonyMusceder · 2025-11-03

When some students go to access our Canvas page, they get a page saying invalid URL. I have tried rebooting, using different browsers, clearing the cache, and using different wi-fi networks (including a personal hotspot), and the error still appears....

HeatherSaigo · 2025-11-03

Hello! I'm working on Outcomes and need to build reports to show results at course, program, and institutional levels. I also need to show the hierarchy of outcomes so it is visibly understandable how they are related/nested. I haven't been able to f...

CollinF1 · 2025-11-03

Problem Canvas is not persisting the Google LTI 1.3 connection when editing existing assignments. This issue has been confirmed across multiple users. Symptoms Error message: "Page Error: Something broke unexpectedly. If you have a moment, click here...

lcarney · 2025-11-03

When reassigning a quiz to an individual student as an accommodation, an instructor accidentally unassigned everyone else from the quiz and the scores disappeared from Gradebook.Can the instructor just reassign the quiz to everyone to recover the sc...

MelanieDeverMC · 2025-11-03

I'd like to be able to cap the score for one category at 100%. (I use weighted categories for overall grade calculations.) This category contains assignments where students can work ahead (by doing extra tasks one week) so that they have a cushion if...

KalaGulley · 2025-11-02

I opened my MOD 8 quiz. As soon as I opened it. It said my time was up and it shut down. I didn't get to take the quiz.

MatthewRobart · 2025-11-02

Good afternoon everyone,Is it possible for the built-in timer inside the reply button, when the dialogue box opens, to make it a little more distinct so that it is more easily readable? I love recording and uploading my video responses directly insid...

ivys1 · 2025-11-01

The assignment is submitted but it's not attached to Canvas, so on Canvas it shows as not submitted. I can't unsubmit the assignment from Google Assignments, and I have tried logging out of my account and changing devices, but the assignment is still...

CathrineHansen · 2025-11-01

When I go in to configure external tool and add an external URL, Canvas will not connect with and imbed my PowerPoints in my assignments for my students. Normally when I have done this for the last 5 years it will connect the One Drive Powerpoint ...

tommy5 · 2025-10-31

I am new to Canvas.Say I create an assignment group within Assignments, and I call it HW (for homework).Say I have three assignments in this group, namely: HW1, HW2 and HW3. I want a total score for the HW group because this will be 40% of the final ...

OrlandoMccauley · 2025-10-31

I'm following up on yesterday's inquiry about our group assignment and the individual interview threads we each need to create. Has anyone started this or know where to find it in Canvas? Please let me know if you have any information. Thank you. Orl...

AndreaGoering · 2025-10-31

On the page about the learning mastery gradebook, it says that instructors can view all students at the same time. However, Canvas actually only shows me 20 students per page. I would like to see all 200 of my students on one page. It is a pain to cl...

HannahStPeter · 2025-10-31

Is there a way for a student user to generate a complete list of assignments (missing) for ALL courses they are enrolled in? Right now they can do that by going course by course but it would be awesome if they could generate a master list somehow.

EileenHarris · 2025-10-31

Hi, This topic was asked back in 2021 and archived and am wondering if there has been any progress since then. I can't see anything new in the Guides. Context: I have students undertake oral vivas online across a 4-week period. If a student fails an...

chichifs · 2025-10-30

Hello,I am seeking confirmation from IT/LMS Admin specialists regarding the interpretation of a specific pattern in a student’s Quiz Log, where NO third-party proctoring software was used.The quiz attempt was taken on a Windows OS machine that experi...

ian10 · 2025-10-30

Hi Today I noticed that I can not move a page which I have duplicated, from one module to another. I'm using Firefox web browser. I was able to do it at the beginning of the week but not today, it works OK in Chrome, but it's not my favourite web bro...

KellyElliott · 2025-10-30

For some reason I cannot get the fill in the blanks to trigger the dropdown. I have cleared my history, tried typing the question, copy and paste from the example. I cannot figure out why the options are not showing in the dropdown.

JustinaMartin · 2025-10-30

I have an instructor who wrote me about this issue: When students are taking a quiz (classic) every time they flag a question it jumps them all the way back to the beginning and they have to scroll back down to where they were. You can imagine how an...

LINDAMCPHERON · 2025-10-30

Is there any way to make the speed grader comment box smaller or expandable. Most times I write a word or 2 in the comments box but then have to take the extra step of scrolling down to find the submit button.

tjeffrey · 2025-10-30

I can't see the images in reports when we're reviewing questions in class.

YasiAfsharnive · 2025-11-21

The updated version of SpeedGrader, Performance and Usability Upgrades for SpeedGrader, is going to GA on January 17, 2026.

BalazsSerenyi · 2025-11-19

By popular request, Surveys are coming to New Quizzes! Collect anonymous or graded feedback, encourage reflection, and analyze results all in one place. Built from community feedback, this update gives educators a more intuitive way to engage student...

Dalma_Schnell · 2025-11-13

Not ready for Canvas Portfolio to be turned on for your institution? We’ve got you covered. Learn how to opt out ahead of the official release and decide when your users get access.

sgergely · 2025-11-10

DAP CLI 2.1.0 is here, bringing smarter API rate-limit handling and improved compatibility under the hood. This release also adds support for emoji characters in your database workflows, because data deserves a bit of fun too.

sgergely · 2025-11-10

Earlier this month, we announced the infrastructure upgrade powering the Canvas Data 2 (CD2) / DAP Query API, to Snowflake. We’re excited to share that this transition is progressing as planned and brings significant improvements in data fidelity, sc...

YasiAfsharnive · 2025-11-07

An overview of Enhanced Rubrics and all the awesome upgrades we've made to classic rubrics.

ZoeLubitz1 · 2025-10-30

Sharing our findings from the recent “Course Progression for Modules” Early Adopter Program (EAP).

SamGarza1 · 2025-10-24

We are excited to announce that Differentiation Tags is now Generally Available! Over the past several months, Differentiation Tags has grown into a more powerful, flexible, and intuitive tool that is ready to be used at scale—thanks in large part to...

sgergely · 2025-10-22

At Instructure, we're constantly working to enhance the tools you rely on every day. As part of that commitment, we’re excited to announce a significant upgrade to the core infrastructure powering our DAP Query API / CD2. This upgrade will require a ...

ElizabethEzzi · 2025-10-22

On November 15, 2025, we’re excited to make Canvas Portfolio generally available (GA) to all Canvas LMS customers at no additional cost. Canvas Portfolio makes it easier for educators to assess learning and for students to showcase their growth, all ...

DoraJekkel · 2025-10-17

From Filler Badges to Real Achievements: Your pathways can now directly pull verified course progress from Canvas. Fast, automatic, and trusted.

AlexisNast · 2025-10-16

You may have noticed that we are updating how we handle User Access Tokens. These changes have been made across the September and October deploys. I wanted to walk through all of these changes together and how they will improve institutions’ security...

sgergely · 2025-10-10

Following our recent announcement about the changes to the Canvas Page Views feature, we are excited to share a major update specifically for our developer community and partners: The new PageView History API is now available in Beta! This new asynch...

annalindsay · 2025-10-08

Discover the key takeaways from Berkeley College's Customer Discovery Session, where administrators, educators, and students shared their insights on the teaching and learning experience. Learn how their focus on simplicity and consistency will shape...

RyanNorton · 2025-10-07

Mark your calendars! Sharing early communication about a few changes we’ve made to our Canvas deploy and release schedule.

carlycurran · 2025-10-07

Empower Your Staff with Targeted Analytics

KevinMeredith · 2025-09-26

Updates and Resources on Parchment Digital Badges

SamGarza1 · 2025-09-16

We’re continuing our work to improve the instructor assignment experience in Canvas, and we’d love your input.

sgergely · 2025-09-12

We're rolling out some important updates to how Page Views are handled in Canvas, affecting both the user interface and our public APIs. These changes are designed to improve performance, accessibility, and data management, while also changing how pa...

rthornton · 2025-09-09

The Block Content Editor is coming — shaped by the voices of educators every step of the way. This new editing experience, powered by AI, makes creating engaging, accessible course content simpler and more attainable than ever before.

ruthfoulkrod · 2025-09-09

We’re developing Co-Labs, our new interactive product roadmap experience – and we’re looking for engaged customers to join the pilot. If you’re excited to share meaningful feedback and influence what comes next, this is your chance to get early acces...

F_King · 2025-09-09

At Flinders University, our Instructure Product leadership team had the privilege of coming together with educators, administrators, and students from across APAC. The conversations were filled with creativity, commitment, and collaboration. They rem...

rthornton · 2025-08-27

Our commitment to preserving the learning experience remains unwavering. When we launched our latest NPS survey, our north star was clear: do not disrupt learning. We set broad-stroke parameters with care but received feedback that these parameters f...

AkosFarago · 2025-08-08

Learn about the new integration between Canvas Studio and YouTube’s Player for Education!

NikkiWhang · 2025-08-05

Last week approximately 2,000 Canvas LMS users traveled to beautiful Spokane, WA for our annual InstructureCon event. During the week, we were granted an opportunity to sit down with several of our K12 and Higher Education users for a Customer Discov...

eschiebel · 2025-07-21

Canvas users may now choose to use a dyslexia friendly font.

KataKeri · 2025-07-21

A cleaner, more accessible, and easier-to-use Files page launched in Canvas on July 19! With improved navigation, bulk file actions, better accessibility, and a modern design, managing course and user files just got simpler. Prefer the classic view? ...

Rachel-Bowman · 2025-07-10

In today’s crowded edtech landscape, integration quality matters. Educators and administrators are under pressure to deliver seamless digital learning experiences without compromising on usability, data privacy, or security. That’s why we’re proud to...

Amy_Haskell · 2025-07-08

Last week, we hosted a K-12 Assessment Product Discovery Session (CDS) in San Antonio, bringing together curriculum and assessment leaders from districts across the country. This in-person event provided a valuable opportunity for participants to eng...

MichaelLysaght · 2025-07-08

Today, I’ll update you on some major progress on one of these projects: the Global Identity Service. And offer details of what you can expect over the next 12-28 months.

Published: 11-21-2025