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How do I enable the high contrast user interface in Canvas?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I enable the high contrast user interface in Canvas?
high contrast user interface Observer Canvas UI Instructor Admin All Users Student
How do I add Slack as a contact method in Canvas?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I add Slack as a contact method in Canvas?
User Settings Notifications Canvas Student Profile Registered Services slack slack notifications Instructor Observer Admin All Users
How do I manage notifications for a single course?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I manage notifications for a single course?
Student Notifications Notification Preferences course notifications Instructor Observer Admin All Users
How do I add a profile picture in my user account?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I add a profile picture in my user account?
Profile User Settings Student Canvas Profile Pictures quota Instructor Observer Admin All Users
<p>You add a profile picture via your personal settings. In this lesson you will learn how to add a picture to your profile or change one that is already in place. A square image is recommended to prevent your picture from being resized or distorted.</p> <p>If you want to view a video about pers...
How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications?
Notifications Registered Services User Settings Student Instructor Observer Admin All Users
Notification Preferences allows you to select how and when you want to be notified when various events occur within your course.
How do I change my default email address in my user account?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I change my default email address in my user account?
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How do I change the settings in my user account?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I change the settings in my user account?
User Settings language Student Canvas Instructor Observer Admin All Users
Learn where to find your profile settings and how to make changes to your Full Name, Display Name, and your Time Zone.
How do I edit my profile in my user account?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I edit my profile in my user account?
Profile Student Canvas User Settings Instructor Observer Admin All Users
<p>Profiles need to be enabled at the account level before they can be used at the course level. If you would like to use it, please contact your account relationship manager. <br />If you would like to change your profile picture, you will want to visit your personal Settings. If you want to vie...
How do I change the language preference in my user account?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Profile and User Settings How do I change the language preference in my user account?
Languages User Settings Student language preference Canvas Instructor Observer Admin All Users
<p>English is Canvas' language default, but you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language. </p> <p>Note: Instructors have the option to change the language preference for their courses. If you enroll in a course where the instructor has made this change (most often for a foreig...
How can I use Canvas on my mobile device?
Updated on: Sep 11, 2024
- Canvas Guides Canvas Basics Guide Canvas Mobile How can I use Canvas on my mobile device?
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