Upcoming Canvas Changes
2025-08-13
- Deprecation: Removal of the UUID field from the File API
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Table of Contents
- Upcoming Canvas Changes
- 2025-08-13
- Feature Preview Change Log Updates
- Smart Search
- Results Page Interface Update
Feature Preview Change Log Updates
A Feature Preview indicates a feature option in active development. Users who opt in to the feature and join the Community user group can help improve the feature through direct feedback.
Smart Search
Results Page Interface Update
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Feature Preview to Enable |
Smart Search |
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Feature Preview User Group |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) See the Canvas Feature Option Summary to learn more about Feature Options. |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Smart Search |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not Available |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Smart Search Results page displays an updated interface with IgniteAI branding and a Filter button.
Change Benefit
The updated results UI offers a more intuitive and visually appealing experience, incorporating Ignite AI branding and a streamlined layout that makes it easier for users to interpret and navigate results.
Feature Workflow
Smart Search Results Page Interface
An improved Smart Search Results interface introduces IgniteAI branding and a dedicated Filter button
Smart Search Filters
Users can narrow down results using the available filters.
Feature Video
Change Log
2025-07-23
