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. Institutions are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of their custom CSS/JS with each release and deploy to assess potential impacts.
Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2025-05-21 Known Issues tag.
Unless otherwise stated, all features in this deploy are available in the Beta environment on 2025-05-08 and the Production environment on 2025-05-21.
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Table of Contents
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Course and User Analytics See the Canvas Feature Option Summary to learn more about Feature Options. |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Enabled/Unlocked) |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Analytics-view pages |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Attendance, Course Analytics |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The New Course Analytics LTI is updated from version 1.1 to 1.3. When admins allow instructors to set their own Online Attendance criteria, the Manage LTI permission is no longer required for instructors.
Change Benefit
This update enhances security by supporting LTI 1.3 with OAuth 2.0 and improves usability by allowing instructors to set Online Attendance criteria without elevated permissions, enabling greater independence in managing course settings.
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes See the Canvas Feature Option Summary to learn more about Feature Options. |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
N/A |
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Permissions |
Manage Assignments and Quizzes |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Moderate Page |
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Related Ideas |
|
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Previous Deploy Mention |
Summary
Several updates to the New Quizzes Moderate Page enhance the instructor's ability to manage accommodations during active quiz attempts:
Note: The Apply these changes to the current Quiz and attempts as well checkbox is enabled by default.
Change Benefit
These updates provide a more consistent and user-friendly experience for instructors.
Feature Workflow
Course Accommodation Modal
In the moderation modal, the header is renamed [1], the student name is relocated to the body text [2], the description is updated [3], and an Apply these changes to the in-progress attempts as well is available [4].
Current Quiz Accommodation Tray
In the Moderation tray, the header is renamed [1], and the student name is relocated to the body text [2], and the description is updated [3].
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
N/A |
|
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
N/A |
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Subaccount Configuration |
N/A |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Rich Content Editor (RCE) |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
In the Rich Content Editor, the draggable resize icon is removed. Users can continue to use the Fullscreen icon to expand the editor as needed.
Change Benefit
This update improves accessibility by eliminating a feature that can be difficult to use with assistive technologies or limited motor control, while still providing an accessible alternative through the Fullscreen option.
Over the coming months, a series of updates will be introduced to enhance Canvas's accessibility, intuitiveness, and equity, with a focus on improving usability for assistive technology users. These updates will include changes in the following areas:
Refined semantic markup in the user interface to improve communication of content relationships and hierarchy.
In the user interface, improved error messages in forms and interactive elements provide clearer and more accessible feedback. Error messages were added to required fields that previously lacked them, while existing error states were updated to follow a consistent pattern. Focused states for missing or incorrect fields ensure a uniform experience for all users, whether using a mouse, keyboard, or screen reader.
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Permissions |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
To access the Assignments Index Page, Course Content - view must be enabled text is removed from the Course level role description in Manage Assignments and Quizzes – Additional Considerations.
Change Benefit
This update improves clarity by removing a note that is not needed for the course-level permission context.
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