1.1 | Your Canvas Dashboard

SUMMARY

The Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas.

Return to the Dashboard at any time by clicking the Dashboard icon dashboard icon in the Global Navigation Menu.

The Dashboard is customizable, and features a to-do list for upcoming class assignments or activities. 

READ AND VIEW

  Customize Course Card Colors:

      • Course Cards: All courses are represented by course cards. 
        • To change the color of your course card: Click the three vertical dots (called an "option" selector) to view a pallet of colors.
        • Whatever color you select is just for you.
        • Colors are important as they represent that course's assignments and to-do items on the Calendar.

Change course card color on Dashboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customize Course Card Filters:

      • Course Cards have a color overlay.
      • To turn off the color overlay: Click on the three vertical dots on the Dashboard (called an "option" selector) and uncheck the option for Color Overlay.

Turn off course card color overlay on the Dashboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video below also explains the Dashboard: 

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

Need more information?

Check out: How do I use the Dashboard? Links to an external site.

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