How do I add a Calendar To-Do List item or Event in the Student app on my Android device?
You can create a new calendar item in the Canvas Student app. Calendar items are for your own personal use. You can also edit or delete your created to-do list items and events.
The images in this lesson are for adding a new to-do item, unless otherwise noted.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Open Calendar
In the Dashboard, tap the Calendar icon.
Add Item
Tap the Add icon.
Add To-Do Item or Event
To add a to-do item, tap the Add To-Do icon [1].
To add an event, tap the Add Event icon [2].
Add Title
Enter a title for your to-do item or event.
Select Date and Time
By default, the current date is selected for your to-do item.
To select a different date, tap the Date field [1].
To select a different time, tap the Time field [2].
Update Date
Select the date when you want the to-do item or event to display on your calendar. Then tap the OK link.
Update Time
Select the time when you want the to-do item or event to display on your calendar. Then tap the OK link.
Select Calendar
To-Do items and Events default to your personal calendar.
If you want to associate the To-Do item or Event with a different calendar, tap the Calendar link [1] and select the course or group [2].
Add Details
In the Details field, enter the details for your to-do item or event.
Add Event Details
If you are adding a new event, you can also add the frequency [1], location [2], and address [3].
Save Item
Tap the Save link.
View Item
View your item in the Calendar.
Note: Currently To-Do items created in the app only display in the Calendar; items will display in the To-Do list in a future update.
Edit or Delete Item
To edit or delete the to-do item or event, click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Edit link [2] or Delete link [3].
Add Reminder
To add a reminder, tap on the Add due date reminder notifications about this assignment on this device link.
Choose your preferred Alert time.
Note: For Custom Reminders, you will be asked to input the specific date and time for your Alerts.
You can now view your reminder [1].
To delete your reminder, tap the Delete button [2].
