Does anyone know if Canvas supports a pointer system, like PowerPoint? I suffer from RSI and this would be an invaluable tool.
@KerryPlatts -
You would have to request that as a feature request, but I do not know if it would be possible to build that feature into Canvas.
Go here to make a feature request
By the way, I had no idea what you were talking about, so one quick google search and now I have learned something new and will be using in the future - so thanks for posting the question. for those reading this and don't know about the laser pointer feature in power point, go into the slide presentation mode or reader view. Then hold down the control key and press and hold the left mouse button - this creates a laser point on the slides.
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