Left Nav Bar

Question

How can I add more Module pages in the left nav bar? Not more modules in the Modules page, but actually more "Modules" links for users to click on.

I uploaded my screen shot here to give more visual guidance.

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Gabriel33 · Accepted Answer

That doesn't seem to be an inbuilt feature of Canvas, but you can use the Redirect Tool to achieve that.

Here are Yale's instructions on using it (was just the first result on Google and seems comprehensive, but I did not go through it all): How Do I Create A Web-Link in My Course Navigation? | Course Management | Canvas @ Yale

Ron_Bowman · Accepted Answer

@coutavad what @Gabriel33 provided will work, BUT only if you are allowed access to the redirect tool by your Canvas admins.  We used to have it, but they took it out of our instance of Canvas.  You can ask them if you do not see it.  On another line that costs money, I believe that cidi labs (or maybe another product) has the ability to allow you to create those extra navigation links.  Of course your school would have to purchase a license to do use that product.

Ron