How do I add a Canvas widget for the Student App to my iOS device?
The Canvas Student app comes with a widget for quick access to grades.
The Canvas Student Grades widget displays the current grade for up to eight courses.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- Depending on your iOS device, the steps to install a widget may vary from what is pictured below. If you have questions, please refer to your device instructions on how to install a widget.
- The Student Grades widget will not display grades if multiple users are logged into the Student app.
- Widgets are not available for the Canvas Teacher or Canvas Parent apps.
Open Home Screen Settings
Tap and hold the home screen to open the Home Screen Settings.
Edit Widgets
Tap the Edit button.
Add Widget
To add a widget, tap the Add Widget link.
Edit Widget
Enter the name of the app widget you want to add to your home screen [1], then click on the name of the app [2].
View Student Widgets
View the Student widgets [1]. You can choose widgets highlighting Announcements, Grades, or To-Do items.
To add the widget to your home screen, tap the Add Widget button [2].
View Widget
You can now view your chosen widget on the home screen.
