How do I add a Canvas widget for the Student App to my iOS device?
The Canvas Student app comes with a widget for quick access to grades.
The Canvas Student Grades widget displays the current grade for up to eight courses.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- Depending on your iOS device, the steps to install a widget may vary from what is pictured below. If you have questions, please refer to your device instructions on how to install a widget.
- The Student Grades widget will not display grades if multiple users are logged into the Student app.
- Widgets are not available for the Canvas Teacher or Canvas Parent apps.
Open Today View
![Tap and Hold Screen](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/167/290/original/004ba401-ac93-4214-b2fa-189899134c53.png)
Swipe right from the Home screen or Lock screen to open the Today View.
Edit Widgets
![Open Widgets](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/167/286/original/d32795ba-ce7b-4991-afde-165c5118d207.png)
Tap the Edit button.
Add Grades Widget
![Find Canvas Widgets](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/167/288/original/25aa48ed-94b8-4a5d-b03b-3011b9975b61.png)
Find the Canvas Student Grades widget [1]. To add the widget, tap the Add icon [2].
Edit Widget
![Edit Widget](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/167/294/original/903c23f5-c3d6-4120-b9f4-a1d8f429a4a3.png)
Once you have added your widget, it will display with other widgets that have been added to your iOS device. To remove the widget, tap the Remove icon [1]. To move the widget, tap the Move icon [2] and drag and drop the widget to a new location.
To view your widgets, tap the Done link [3].
View Widget
![View Widget](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/550/278/original/a3f59ecf-3bd0-4075-a967-58828a3a7be5.png)
View the Student Grades widget [1].
To view a graded course assignment in the Student app, tap the assignment name [2].
To view more course information in the widget, tap the Show More link [3].
View More Details
![View More Details](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/550/276/original/b2a546cc-bc15-4068-b60a-e9b61f7ab7d5.png)
The Recently Graded Assignments section displays the three most recently graded assignments in your courses [1].
The Course Grades section displays your current course grades [2]. To view course grades in the Student app, tap the name of the course [3].
To view your course dashboard, tap the View more link [4].