Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document.
Deploy notes indicate notable changes in the deploy by feature. To view functionality according to user role, please see Canvas Features by User Role.
Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2023-08-30 Known Issues tag.
- Interface Updates
- DocViewer
- Support for iWork File Conversion in DocViewer
- Gradebook
- Section Filter Sorts Alphabetically
- Rich Content Editor
- Course Links Modal No Results Update
DocViewer
Support for iWork File Conversion in DocViewer
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User Role & Summary Link |
All Users | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
DocViewer |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
None |
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Related Ideas |
[DocViewer] iWork Support in Speedgrader [DocViewer] Speedgrader/DocViewer support for Apple Pages, Numbers and Keynote |
Summary
When a user in the United States uploads an iWork file (.pages, .numbers, and .key) to Canvas using a Canvas iOS app or the web, uploaded files are able to be previewed in the DocViewer.
This feature does not require action by admins or instructors to enable, however it only applies to accounts in the United States.
Note: iWork submissions uploaded prior to August 30, 2023 are not able to be previewed; the file will need to be re-uploaded to enable the preview.
Change Benefit
This update allows students to submit iWork files. Instructors can view and annotate the files in SpeedGrader as well as create Student Annotation assignments using an iWork file.
Additional Details
Previously, instructors could only download submitted iWork files.
Gradebook
Section Filter Sorts Alphabetically
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User Role & Summary Link |
Instructors | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Gradebook |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
None |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Gradebook, when filtering by section, section titles are displayed alphabetically.
Change Benefit
This update allows instructors to quickly navigate the list of sections.
Feature Workflow
In the Gradebook, section titles are listed alphabetically.
Rich Content Editor
Course Links Modal No Results Update
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User Role & Summary Link |
Instructors | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Rich Content Editor |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
None |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Rich Content Editor, the Course Link modal is updated with a Content Type icon and a link to create an item.
Change Benefit
This update improves the instructor workflow by easily navigating to the appropriate areas to create content from the Rich Content Editor Course Link modal.
Feature Workflow
When adding a course link, to add an item click the Add One link.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 |
Added Feature DocViewer: Support for iWork File Conversion in DocViewer |
| 2023-08-22 |
Removed Feature Assignments: LTI Deep Linking Line Items Default Status Update
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| 2023-08-18 | Published Deploy Notes |
Change Log
2023-08-31
2023-08-18
