how do i give my course a nickname canvas

by Emmie Vandervort 7 min read

  • Go to your Canvas Dashboard
  • Click on the Properties Icon (3 vertical dots) for the class card you want to nickname. This displays the properties panel for that class card.
  • Edit the Nickname box, then click Apply
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To create a nickname for a course:
Pick a course to create a nickname for, and then click on the settings icon for that course. Next, enter the nickname in the text field and choose a color for the course card. Click Apply. This will save your change.
Mar 23, 2016

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Where does the course nickname show up in canvas?

Aug 26, 2019 · How do I give my course a nickname or a different title? I would like to see my course titled as "Western Art" instead of Fa19 ARTH-2710-LO1. I did this last year with other courses, but I cannot remember how to do it.

How do I create a nickname for a course?

Most courses are created using Student Information Systems (SIS) that generate course names based on terms, departments, and section numbers, and courses with similar names may be hard to distinguish. Course nicknames appear in the Dashboard, Course Navigation Menu, course breadcrumbs, and notification emails. A course nickname does not affect the course name at …

How do I change the name of a course?

If you have permission from your admin, you can change your course name and course code in your course Settings in Canvas. The course code is a short name for the course and is displayed at the top of the Course Navigation menu and in course cards in the dashboard. Notes: Course names and codes may be generated by your institution's student information system (SIS). If …

How do I change the color of my course card?

Jul 20, 2020 · An unread icon on the Discussions or Announcements tab indicates that there is a new discussion or announcement in the course [3]. The number in the icon indicates the number of new items. Create Nickname. If one of your courses includes a long or confusing name, you can create a nickname for your course.

How to change the color of a card?

To change the color, click the card Settings icon [1], then select a new color . The check mark indicates the selected color [2], and the hex color code displays in the text field [3]. If you want to use a color not shown in the window, you can enter the color's hex code directly in in the text field. The hex field will display a warning icon ...

Can you create a nickname for a course?

If one of your courses includes a long or confusing name, you can create a nickname for your course. Most courses are created using Student Information Systems (SIS) that generate course names based on terms, departments, and section numbers, and courses with similar names may be hard to distinguish.

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