Announcements

[LindaMills1]

If I have a big black dot next to my announcement in the listing what does that mean along with a circle with a U in it?

These announcements came over when I was copying my class from last semester to this semester.

[NoahBoswell · Accepted solution]

Hi there @LindaMills1 ,

Announcements that are imported have the "U" symbol inside of the profile picture. Because it was imported, Canvas doesn't have data of who posted the announcement since it's in a brand new course with a different course ID. So, it replaces it with that.

I hope that helps!
Noah

[Chris_Hofer]

Hi @LindaMills1 ...

Just to tag on to what @NoahBoswell said, here is a Guide that explains more about the "U" that you see next to your announcements.  Look at the section under "View Announcements" ... and especially the two bulleted "Notes" under the screenshot.

How do I use the Announcements Index Page?

I hope this will help a bit.

[dbrace]

The exact spot that @Chris_Hofer is referring to can be found at https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-the-Announcements-Index-Page/ta-p/1....

I have also included a screenshot below.

-Doug