What are User Settings?
In Canvas, you can manage your personal user settings to customize how you interact with and appear within Canvas. The settings area allows you to modify personal details like your profile picture and name. You can also adjust localization and account settings such as language, time zone, and login credentials, as well as enable optional features related to accessibility and interface preferences.
Note: The ability to modify certain settings is dependent on what your institution has enabled.
Open User Settings

In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Personal User Settings

You can view all of your personal user settings such as your profile picture, name preferences, pronouns, default email, language, and time zone.
Note: Personal pronouns display only if the institution has enabled them.
Web Services, Approved Integrations, and Feature Options

You can also view your Web Services [1], Approved Integrations [2], and Feature Options [3].
Open Profile Picture

If your institution has enabled profile pictures, to add or modify your profile picture, hover over your picture and click the Edit icon.
Note: For more information on adding or editing a profile picture, visit How do I add a profile picture in my user account?
Select Profile Picture

You can upload a picture from your computer, take a picture using your computer's camera, or import an image from an existing Gravatar account [1]. When you're finished, click the Save button [2].
Open Edit Settings

If allowed by your institution, you may edit your user settings by clicking the Edit Settings button in the sidebar.
Edit Settings

You can edit your Full Name [1], Display Name [2], Sortable Name [3], Pronouns [4], Default Email [5], Language [6], Time Zone [7], and Password [8].
To save your changes, click the Update Settings button [9].
Note(s):
- Some settings may not be available to you. If you are not able to edit your user settings, you will need to contact your institution to change this information.
- For more information on changing user account settings, visit How do I change the settings in my user account?
Edit Feature Options

You can edit your Feature Options, which controls Canvas features related to accessibility, spreadsheet exports, and celebration animations. To enable or disable a feature, click the State icon for the feature.
Note: For more information on managing feature options, visit How do I manage feature options in my user account?