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We are a newly implemented instance. I am in a situation in which I teach one section with a co-teacher and I also have a student teacher.  Both need access to my course sections that are synced with our SIS/Synergy.  The co-teacher is a teacher who ...

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While in Pages and Syllabus, I uploaded a Google Document from my Google Drive, but was unable to edit it while in Canvas. Is it true that once I upload a document from another file, it can not be edited in Canvas? Also, there does not seem to be an ...

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Is it possible to undo the concluding of a course? A course that I need access to is now listed in Past Enrollments. It was due to a miscommunication.

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I downloaded a textbook cover from Amazon and was surprised the image is in webp format. Canvas does not list webp in Supported Image Formats.Does Canvas support webp images? Or do I have to convert it before I upload it?

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Hi, I'm trying to use the zoom link on canvas. I have enabled it in the navigation section of settings, it is right under the "home button," however every time I try to use it, it keeps saying:  User does not exist: 193528@hcps.net. Error Code 1001 -...

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Hello I am a math teacher. I wanted to ask how can I have students show work in canvas? I have asked students to take a pic, then send to their email, then download, and finally upload to Canvas. Is there a simple way?I also noticed that all pictures...

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Is the Scheduler Function for the Canvas Calendar only available to paid customers? I teach graduate level classes, but I currently use my Free for Teachers account. I'd like the possibility of having my students sign up for office hours. Thanks,Scot...

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Links on slideshow not working

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Is it possible to assign modules by section?  The only way I can have discussions per section is to assign different discussions to each section.  I cannot just put all class periods in the "Assign to" for one discussion or ALL students are thrown to...

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How does a ESE student access their accommodations in Canvas?  Is voice dictation available to help students completing assignments?

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No. of attempt taken are not updated for External Tool Assignment as a student.From Instructor side i added Limited Attempt for assignment as 6, but not getting updated attempt taken when student take assignment.Is there any way to update no. of atte...

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HI,  I need to know if it is possible to use an already created Google doc in a Group assignment (or collaboration).  I teach science and I have a table already created that I want them to fill out and then answer questions about.  However, the only ...

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2 of my children that I am "observing" (smh) aren't showing up on the dashboard.  The only way I can see their classes is to go into Courses and then select "All Courses".

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In my most recent quiz, I had two images. Most could see them. A few couldn't. For some it was the first image; for others, the second. So it doesn't seem to be an issue with a specific image file. Any suggestions? Also, when I was looking at a "page...

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I think so many teachers will love the new Google Assignments, but I am concerned with one hiccup. When assigning something to one section of a cross-listed course, the other sections are getting copies of the Google File in their Drives even if the ...

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We are having been using the api to send diff files to canvas every night. Recently, these files having been failing. These are the messages we are getting. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Nothing has changed with the files other than the...

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I am unable to view the attendance or chat options in my canvas instance. As admin, how can i activate the attendance tool so the teachers can view the option.   

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Hello, I want to change the lock_at date of quizzes/exams for individual students via API. In Canvas LMS - REST API and Extensions Documentation → Create an assignment overrideOne of the required parameters is "assignment_override[title]". I don't kn...

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I will l end up with over 100 Gradebook columns.  Last year, mid-semester, Canvas made a change to the Gradebook heading margins and made the margin spacing far too wide (empty space on either side of the text in the heading). Below are screesnshots....

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Whenever I receive a message via my canvas inbox I receive an email notifying me of the message. I would like to respond to the message through my email, but, when trying to do so, I am told, "To reply to Canvas messages from this email, it must firs...

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My embedded google doc will not updated.  I have made changes to the google doc but they are not showing up in Canvas.  I have published it to the web and I have clicked to automatically republish but it's not. HELP!

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I am an elementary specialist. We are trying to give students a one-click way to move between homeroom and specials. I know how to get the link to my colleague's homepage and connect the link to a "button" in my course but I haven't been able to see ...

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Hello,I am assisting a local K-12 math department in building courses and materials for their students.  Several teachers have followed the directions for adding the app in Canvas and have content in their Edpuzzle site.  I have helped with finding d...

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Is there the ability to sync my canvas calendar to my iCloud or Outlook calendar? That would me extremely helpful for keeping track of assignments. It's very tedious inserting them individually. 

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I still have the crossed out eye icon next to my announcements. My course is published, the announcements are not disabled in the navigation list, and I did not delay the announcement.Please help!

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Is there a way to increase the text size of captions/subtitles?  They are very small and difficult to read.I couldn't find any articles that spoke to whether this adjustment is possible, only how to turn them on.https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Stu...

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Hi all, might not be the right place, but I thought I would ask. I notice that there have been a couple of discussions mentioning the unlocking of module requirements for a specific user :https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Admin-Group/Unlock-a-specif...

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Hello... I downloaded a shell for a psychology course and it seems I have to individually choose a usage right for each individual image.  There are hundreds of them in the course and they cannot be published so my students can see them unless this i...

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Hi,I was wondering if anybody else was having issues with file preview working on their account. No matter which platform (PC, Mac) or browser I use, no preview shows up for any type of file.

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How do I locate a recorded class?  Please let me know.  Thank you.

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