Feature Q&A: Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-04-10)

[InstContentTeam]

Looking to discuss these features from the 2024-04-10 Deploy Notes? Post a reply and start a conversation!

Other Updates

• Custom Javascript: Update jQuery

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• Change Log updates: Discussion/Announcements Redesign

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[rmartini]

Hello! I reported this issue to Instructure Support already (Case 10734133) but sharing in case others notice it as well:

The recent deploy added unread counts for group discussions in the Discussion Redesign. However, if the group's name is longer, it can be difficult to read because the text doesn't appear in the drop down menu and is shifted over to the right (overlapping other text). 

Unread count in group discussions is difficult to read when the group's name is longer

When this is fixed, it would be best if the entire name continues to be displayed (either extending the width of the menu or wrapping the text) rather than truncating the name like the gradebook filter:

Similar menu with truncated student group names in the gradebook filter menu

[mskoch]

@rmartini Thank you for this heads up. I would not have caught this because my test discussion groups have short names. Many courses have longer names for discussion groups, especially if they are based on topics/issues. I hope this can be fixed before July or our instructors will have a hard time with this display. 

[dbrace]

@rmartini, is this problem still happening?  If it is, has Instructure provided an ETA?

[rmartini]

@dbrace : Yes, it looks like this is still happening. The case is still "on hold" and with the engineering team.