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I am creating assignments with multiple tasks. I would like students to annotate a document, answer a question in a text box, and upload a picture of a project. Is this possible or do I need to separate each task?

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I just noticed another glitch in the Canvas messaging system as well. Now, when you utilize the search bar option by student name, you have to search the inbox, sent box and archived box each separately to locate a message you may have sent or receiv...

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Hello Canvas Community, Is there a setting to enable "Automatically apply grade for missing submissions" in the Gradebook settings, or do we have to do some tricky programming to force that on for all courses by default? We would also like to set the...

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I accidently deleted the list of upcoming assignments from my online Philosophy class. How can I get them back??Thanks 

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I am unable to find exact wording for the minimum Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader version specifications that students need for Canvas. I had a faculty ask and I am only able to find the computer browser/app guidelines. Would someone send ove...

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I want to change what apps appear in the RCE by default so I can eliminate clicks for students to get to Studio. How do I do I get rid of Discover Ed and add Canvas Studio?  

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I am our institution's Canvas admin and I am trying to figure out how to have student email addresses be displayed in the class list for an instructor in one particular class. I found this permission that we already have enabled called "Users - view ...

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One of our instructors reported an issue with the equation editor. Directly Edit LaTeX keeps turning on when he is typing in an equation. Whenever I attempt to enter upper case R with subscript eq (i.e., Req), the problem occurs.  Here are the steps ...

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While I know that students can be given automated feedback to individual answers, I am wondering if there is any way to automate feedback based on an overall quiz score. The project I'm working on calls for prospective students taking a self-placemen...

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Hello, I understand there are 2 API's lets say the regular API:Accounts - Canvas LMS REST API Documentation (instructure.com)and Data Access Platform Libraryinstructure-dap-client · PyPIIs it ok to use both, or is one going away?Thanks!Karl

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Hi. I want to set up a calendar sign-up sheet within a course on Canvas that allows individual students to sign up for a 30 minute individual appointment with their assigned tutor on a course. There are nine tutors on the course. Each tutor has an al...

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How do I download student submissions for assessment from concluded courses? The course has been archived and all the student work are gone. 

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When will Microsoft's Reading Coach be available on Canvas? According to Microsoft's website, future updates are expected to provide integration with other Learning Management Services (LMS) including Canvas late spring of 2024.

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How can I export the entire discussion thread from the Discussion Board for use in class later?

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How to book my student ID card from canvas? The rmit app directs me to canvas LMS but im unable to book my student ID card as it says that the page doesnt exist.

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I have added too many colors to my text color palette and want to reduce the options. How can I remove colors from the palette? There is a square with the caption "remove color," but I can't figure out how to use it.

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I have enabled certain menu options under the navigation tab, but they continue to be hidden on the student view. I have enabled these items (specifically Modules and Announcements) and clicked on Saved. Other menu items I have enabled or disabled ar...

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I would like to use canvas, but they ask me to register and then to put my EUID 

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"How can I view Canvas SMTP settings? Also, I want to know if email sending in Canvas test environment works the same as in the original."

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The last thread I could find about what features still would be very helpful to add was from 2019 so I wanted to see what current wishes are now since Canvas has improved some things since then. What features are still lacking from Canvas that you'd ...

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Why does Canvas make me log in all the time, when my username and password are saved and I always click "Keep me signed in"?Maybe this is something I'm doing but it only happens with Canvas and it's very frustrating. I'm in and out of the platform al...

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At our school we offer qualifications that takes two years to complete. We roll out separate Canvas courses for Year 1 and then Year 2 because the courses would be huge otherwise. Also, some students may only take the Year 1 option. Students have acc...

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One instructor is having this issue (see screenshot). Grades show only the students' names down the side and the assignment names across the top but the grades table/grid is not populating. When I view the course, I can see everything. When I imperso...

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I have a new teacher and have been asked about importing Google Classroom content into Canvas. I have seen information to import from Canvas into Google but not Google Classroom into Canvas. Any help?

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As a math teacher, I have been making a lot of formula quizzes and recently decided to add some fractional components and formula quizzes does not like it at all.For instance, while [x]/2 =5 works just fine, if I go into the equation editor and creat...

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How do I create Sandboxes for new teachers to our district that will automatically add the Sandbox to their Canvas account? Last year I created the bulk course but had to manually add our new teachers to their Sandbox. See the attached for the CSV. I...

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I am wanting to know if there is a way to customize pop up notifications for certain courses for a certain amount of time and say something unique. For instance, when we send out our SETs for the Trimester, we would like a pop up notification to come...

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Recebi uma mensagem de um aluno. Respondi e arquivei. Quando o aluno responde à mesma, ela não volta para a caixa de entrada? Atenciosamente,

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