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Over the weekend, the way I interact with different course sections and assignment groups in the gradebook changed, and now I have to select and apply different filters EVERY TIME I want to look at a different course section or assignment group where...

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Once again, updates are making my gradebook experience much less user friendly.  I don't want the drop down filters for "Student Names" nor "Assignment Names" as they simply are not features I would ever prefer to use and consume valuable screen spac...

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HiWhen I try to use an external link to an Outlook Calander (published) it gives me a gray site that I can click the title to open, and when I choose to have it load in a new tab it works. Is there a way to have it previewed/shown like when you have ...

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How do I activate Read Speaker in Canvas.  I am unable to find anything on Canvas.  Thanks.

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Solution Posted: 08-21-2023 View Solution
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I went into the settings, followed the directions and my syllabus is stil unviewable for students.

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I'd like to add a PAGE on Modules, rather than a FILE because it's easier to Edit a PAGE. BUT, when I copy/paste a Word document into a PAGE, the formatting is all wonky: spaces, indents and colors are gone . Is there a way to use a PAGE but keep the...

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How do I retrieve a course concluded in error?

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All but one class shows up on my dashboard. I registered for it over a month ago and it has been paid for. I worry because it's an online class and I don't want to miss out on anything I'm able to begin as soon as possible. Is there anything I can do...

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I am a teacher. I was added to a "course" last year full of other teachers. I want out and off of it. How do I do this?

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I'd like to set up students groups for my Discussion Board that will remain the same throughout the semester, and that will apply to ALL discussions. Is there a setting to do this in Canvas? I've only seen the Group options in individual discussions.

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I need to change my phone number for 2-step verification but can't find that info anywhere in my account and the guides don't seem to address that. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks!

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This year's Canvas site was carried over from last year's, and it has a large number of Discussion items that I need to delete. I can only see a way to do this is one at a time, which will be time consuming.  How can I delete all with one action?

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How do I create a link for Course Questions and Course Lounge?

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is there a way to combine Canvas pages if the classes have different codes? I have classes with different grade levels. I'd like Canvas pages to reflect the 3 grades, not each class code..

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In the quiz logs, what does "left the Canvas page" mean? Did they go to a website? This would not be possible, because I used the Respondus Lockdown Browser (no monitor). Thanks!

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I am entering material for my class that starts next week and only have access to module 1.  In past years, I could access all the modules for the entire semester course.  Is there a setting I need to change?

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 I just posted a question titled "Doodle Polls?"--but I don't think Doodle will work. I need to create a signup sheet for my online Public Speaking class speeches. The sheet needs to contain spaces/lines where students enter their names on a particul...

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I have just finished a course and I'm not sure how to receive my credits so I can transfer them to my high school. What can I do?

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Solution Posted: 08-19-2023 View Solution
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I need to set up a sign-up sheet by date and time for student presentations in my Public Speaking class, but Canvas Quizzes just won't work, because I want all students to see names in the time slots so they'll know if a particular slot is available....

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Is there a way to make the discussion forum initial post due date and the reply due date both show in the student view calendar. My students have a difficult time with not getting the initial post completed on one date and then completed the assignme...

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Hi All,The default grade posting policy at my institution is for all quizzes/assignments to be 'manual grade posting'.I can change it to 'automatic grade posting' for my course but it still gets reset every day to 'manual'. This means that I have to ...

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Trying to import a 600mb+ imacc course file into my Canvas page. I'm told it exceed the maximum of 400mb. Can this maximum be increased? The file was provided to me by my department lead as the one we are to use for the course I'm teaching.

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I am attempting to review the course syllabus and this is the layout I am stuck with, my computer is up-to-date with the latest OS. It is a MacBook Pro

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I was recently added as a Co-teacher in two Canvas courses. However, I do not seem to be able to add, edit, or create content. I was under the impression I would be able to do these things as a co-teacher. Is there a way to do that? 

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Solution Posted: 08-19-2023 View Solution
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I have accidentally submitted the wrong assignment, I was hoping you can help me so I can correct my mistake and submit the right assignment. 

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Solution Posted: 08-18-2023 View Solution
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how do you change your pfp because i cant no more.

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Solution Posted: 08-18-2023 View Solution
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where do i find my textbooks on canvas? 

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A couple of other people have asked this, and there hasn't been an answer other than a "yeah, me too", so here it goes.I have a problem on the board that I give at the beginning of every class.  I want the students to turn in their answers in Canvas ...

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