Recent Updates
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Updated on: Mar 29, 2023
How do I view captions in a video in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
Some videos within Canvas may contain closed-captioned files. You can view the captions in the closed-captioning menu.
Note: If you view a video in the Canvas by Instructure app, iOS devices can display captions created with WebVTT files. If you cannot view video captions in an iOS device, the caption type is not supported.
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: Mar 29, 2023
How do I view captions in a video in the Rich Content Editor as a student?
Some videos within Canvas may contain closed-captioned files. You can view the captions in the closed-captioning menu.
Note: If you view a video in the Canvas by Instructure app, iOS devices can display captions created with WebVTT files. If you cannot view video captions in an iOS device, the caption type is not supported.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Mar 20, 2023
How do I generate a Canvas Data 2 API key?
Manual Canvas Admin Guide -
Updated on: Mar 17, 2023
How do I get authorized to connect Canvas Data 2 via an API Client (Postman)?
Manual Canvas Admin Guide -
Updated on: Mar 17, 2023
How do I manage my Canvas Data 2 API key?
Manual Canvas Admin Guide -
Updated on: Mar 15, 2023
How do I import SIS data to a Canvas account?
SIS data can be uploaded through the SIS Imports link in Account Settings. SIS data is only accessible at the account level and cannot be added to sub-accounts.
The SIS Import page supports a few formats for standard imports to Canvas: Instructure formatted CSV or zipfile of CSVs, IMS Enterprise Specification XML zip, or Banner Grade Exchange Results XML. Files can be set for a full batch update and to override UI changes.
Please ensure you are aware of the risks associated with these upload options. For more details about these risks, please view the SIS Imports lesson.
API Practice
Before importing SIS information, practice using the API to manage SIS data. You should also use your test environment to avoid conflicts with your live production data. Once you have confirmed your data in your test environment, you can re-apply your SIS integration to your production environment.
Notes:
- SIS Imports must be enabled by your Customer Success Manager before files can be uploaded to your account.
- Importing SIS files is an account permission. If you do not have access to manage SIS files, your institution has restricted this feature.
- Before setting permission for a user role, you must ensure the role you want to assign the user already exists in your account. Learn how to create an account-level role.
Manual Canvas Admin Guide -
Updated on: Mar 15, 2023
What are Discussions?
Manual Canvas Basics Guide -
Updated on: Feb 24, 2023
Instructure OneRoster Authentication Specifications
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Updated on: Feb 21, 2023
How do I change the caption settings in a Canvas Studio media file?
Manual Studio Guide -
Updated on: Feb 16, 2023
How do I create a hyperlink from Microsoft Office 365 in the Rich Content Editor as a student?
If your course has enabled Microsoft Office 365, you can link documents from your OneDrive folder anywhere you can use the Rich Content Editor in Canvas. The Rich Content Editor is used in features that support the editor (Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, or Syllabus).
When files are linked in the Rich Content Editor, the link displays the exact name of the file. Please ensure your file names are correct before linking a file.
Note: If you cannot view the Google Drive icon in the Rich Content Editor, you can still include your file by creating a hyperlink or publishing your Google content to the web and pasting the embed code in the HTML editor.
Manual Canvas Student Guide