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I wonder if anyone can help please? If one of our students drops out of a course (and we conclude them but do not delete them).  Can they still contact us through Canvas via conversations?Appreciate any help.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 10-16-2019 View Solution
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Certain professors want most assignments submitted to be graded on canvas but I'm not seeing how to submit them.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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I cannot access my Dashboard to review the Core Tasks I have completed. The colours on the background of the web pages has vanished, making it very difficult to navigate the site.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 01-05-2020 View Solution
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I saw namecoach for the first time enabled in my sidebar.  It said I needed to give it access to my canvas.  I am not sure what this is.  I'm assuming it is an external tool of some sort? Can someone fill me in?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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I have deleted some of files yet when I tried to up load an image I get file size exceeds quota. 

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Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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Would I need to have Microsoft downloaded to m computer to able to submit my work?

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Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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I have no quiz tab I only find it in the modules section.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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How long will it take me to get my certificate 

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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1. I need to watch a video and respond. The Prof references U-Tube. I need to know how to find the video on u-tube?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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Can students attach files to a Page that is editable by all class users (e.g. a faux wiki)? I have set up a page in my course that I am allowing Teachers and Students to both edit, and in teacher view, I can attach files to this page, but I have stud...

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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Did anyone else have their DNS pointer break today? We have a pointer set up where Canvas.ourdomain.com goes to our ourschool.instructure.com canvas site.

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We have been using custom javascript to enable a "View All Courses" button within the Dashboard tab. The button populates for 1 second before disappearing. I attached a photo of a working instance. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to fix this o...

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I am a TA for FAS 301 and I accidentally deleted a students discussion post. Is there any way of being able to undo that?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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Can Canvas place a button to get there easier??

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I am having trouble seeing my ebook for health 1 sec 24039    I already purchased the book 2 weeks ago.  Why am i having trouble seeing the text/book. I can see all power points. for chapters 1 2 and 3 and also videos let me download. 

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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When I go to "add rubric" in the critieria box there should be a box I can click to select grade "Ranges". It is currenly now showing up on any old or new rubric.Thanks in advanceAaron

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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how  can i merge classes?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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I created a Canvas course under my school district instance that they assigned me. However, they just connected to SIS Aspire and that sent me new courses. I tried to copy my course I designed over to the new SIS created course and everything looks g...

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-30-2019 View Solution
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Curious to know how "safe" student replies are when changing a blueprint's discussion thread setting. I would hate to push out a sync to published courses and accidentally delete student responses because I've enabled liking.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-28-2019 View Solution
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where in canvas is the Rich editor?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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How do we set up closed captioning?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-29-2019 View Solution
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How do I add an instructor to my course?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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For my courses this year, I copied them from prior canvas courses. The dates came through. Is there a way to delete all of the old due dates easily without manually going into each assignment and taking them out?

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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My Canvas page opens, but the dashboard shows me nothing. None of my classes show up. Is anyone else having this issue?

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How do I create weighted categories in gradebook? There seems to be no way to edit the gradebook anymore.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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My dashboard is missing a class and I need my syllabus and links. HELP!

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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How do I send messages to my students through Canvas?Thanks,Mirna

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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I was told to review basic  writing skills and it is posted on the CANVAS front page. I have no idea where that is and I can not find it.. help please and thank you

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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Anyone else have this problem today? 

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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I am setting up my grade section and need help with setting up columns for them.

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Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 08-27-2019 View Solution
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