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So, I started a video for an oral presentation, and I ended the video but then it asked me if I wanted to edit it. So, I started to do so but had to stop, but here's the thing I just closed it down without saving it. Can anyone tell me where it went because I can't find it. It said that it would auto save but where?
Hello, I am an independent programmer, doing API development for Canvas LMS Quizzes. I have access to Canvas LMS Open Source. This version has Classic Quiz, but not New Quiz. As I understand, only Canvas LMS instance hosted by instructure.com have the New Quiz feature. Am I understanding correctly ? How to get access to…
The problem we’re solving With the upcoming enhancements to the LMGB, we’ve developed a more dynamic, instructionally useful way to engage with student data, transforming static views into a deeper, more functional experience that provides the transparency and clarity you need to quickly and confidently understand student…
Hi, As an instructor, if my course is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST), but my user account is set to Central Standard Time (CST), when I view the due dates for that course, will they display in EST or CST? Thank you, Tim Baggenstos
Many of my teachers currently create their syllabus on a Google Sheet with the date assigned, due date, and then all of the details of each assignment. I'm trying to get more of them to post their assignments as assignments that populate the student calendar. I was hoping they could simply upload their .csv to Canvas that…
We are sharing an important update regarding the sunset of our legacy Portfolio products in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Over the past few months, we have received valuable feedback from various institutions across EMEA regarding the original timeline for both legacy Portfolio (Portfolium/Folio and…
I am trying to create a skill tracker in Canvas for a veterinary technology program. My students need to perform a technical (Hands On) skill in front of the instructor. I want the student to then submit an assignment, or quiz/survey answering a few questions about the specific scenario. The assignment/Quiz is ust to…
First Feature Suggestion: Display Last Date of Attendance when using Canvas Attendance Tool One of the required pieces of information I must collect is the last date of attendance when a student violates my attendance policy. This date is federally required for institutions to determine a student’s withdrawal date under 34…
Hi, I have an idea that will improve Canvas but I can't find any help lines or suggestion forms. Is there a place I can submit my idea?
We have three updates to the Community this month: an improved Known Issues page feed, translated Release Notes for Canvas LMS, and updates to our Community guides. Updated Known Issues Feed We’ve updated the Known Issues page feed with a new design and enhanced functionality to make it easier to browse, filter, and find…
I am an admin for a few sub-accounts in my organization. The students in one subaccount in particular can only see their final score. That is, the total points they have earned over the total points in the course (other subaccounts sync with our SIS). This results in them seeing a very low grade with it gradually…
How do I do this. I've tested everything and THE ONLY WAY to do this is remove the UNTIL date. I'm very frustrated.
Until recently, I would say for about a week or so on Canvas, students submissions are compressed into a different file format when downloaded. I noticed this with media files such as video .movs turn into mp4s . And uncompressed audio .wav files are converted and downloaded as m4as. Not sure what's going on here, but this…
Release Timing: Generally available on December 13, 2025 & February 21, 2026 Regional Availability: All Regions Customer Type: All customers Available with: Canvas Key Takeaways: Survey support in New Quizzes offers a seamless workflow for educators to collect both anonymous and non-anonymous student feedback, without the…
A recent change my students have been complaining about is that they now have to wait for Canvas to process submissions so that it can be displayed within the browser before they can check that the submission worked. When the servers are heavily loaded I have seen student need to wait 5 minutes for this. When submitting at…
When you are creating a quiz and/or also reviewing a quiz in Canvas after the class has taken it, the questions aren't numbered so after you get past the first few questions, there is no way to even tell what number you are on. Can someone change that?
Speedgrader chaning file name when being downloaded. Speedgrader: When downloading a submitted assignment, the file name is being changed to an unrecognizable name — (Student's actual name was part of the file name — changed for privacy.) Ideas???
We are all familiar with the standard Course Calendar, where assignment due dates are automatically added. However, at my institution, we structure our assignments as Challenges that develop over a period of time, rather than just a single deadline. Currently, the calendar only highlights the "end point." It would be a…
I tried using the "Hide rubric score total from students" setting in a test rubric attached to an assignment and went through the process of submitting the assignment as a student, then grading it as the teacher to see what the student would see. When I looked at what the student sees I was surprised to find that I could…
The current placement of the "Submit" button creates a "slip" in user behavior where habit-clicking "Next" leads to an accidental final submission. I think Canvas could easily fix this by: Moving the Submit button away from the navigation buttons (maybe above the question instead of below it) and/or Adding a "Confirm…
Hi everyone, I’m a developer, and we’ve recently built a tool called NovaTutor.AI that turns course concepts into personalized learning paths for students, similar to the way apps like Duolingo guide learners through topics. Students can work through interactive paths that include: · short video explanations · practice…
I have a screenshot below from an earlier version of Canvas that has the criterion points WITHIN A RATING written from high to low (eg. 10 to >8.49pts). When I create rubrics in the current version of Canvas (see below) it displays the points within a rating from low to high (eg. 8.5 to 10pts), which is less logical. Was…
UDOIT Advantage says it recently had errors that first added special file permissions, then removed all special file permissions from pages it fixed. Could someone please check my understanding of this error and/or share how you're handling it? Details - may be a fairly narrow problem? It appears to me that they're talking…
Hi everyone! I would love to hear your suggestions and best‑practice tips on implementing copyright settings. https://embed.app.guidde.com/playbooks/8eYgHHmwTXKMLxDW4LqEDX
The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE: Introduction to Teaching with Canvas Advanced Techniques with Canvas Online Teaching and Design Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Humanizing Online…
Compliance Countdown: Data Privacy & The DOJ Accessibility DeadlineWith the April deadline for DOJ accessibility compliance fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your ecosystem is secure and inclusive. This crucial session focuses on the complete lifecycle of vendor vetting, data privacy, and accessibility…
Join us for a deep dive into why New Quizzes is the stable, future of assessment for your institution. We will explore how achieving feature parity with Classic Quizzes—plus 25 exclusive new features—allows for a seamless transition. Discover the tools and features within Canvas designed to support you in managing the…
Join us as we explore ways for skills-based learning can not only elevate your learners' but also institution's ROIs and name-brand recognition. You will have the opportunity to hear customer success stories and see a demo skills-based learning in action in Canvas LMS and Canvas Career from Product Specialist, Kevin Sun.…
Join Instructure and Watermark Insights for a Live Webinar: Driving 70%+ Response Rates: Why 400+ Canvas Institutions Trust Watermark March 12, 2026 | 9 AM MT / 11 AM ET Higher course evaluation response rates start here. Join University of Michigan–Dearborn and Watermark to learn how 400+ Canvas institutions streamline…
The Instructure Community Developers Group is gathering to meet some fellow developers of Canvas customizations and external tool integrations. Discuss projects you're working on, success stories of past projects, and things you may be struggling with. Request to join the Instructure Community Developers Google Group to…
