how to change color of course in canvas

by Dr. Anastacio Kub 5 min read

Change your Canvas course card Color & re-arrange your Cards

  1. In your Canvas Dashboard, click on the three dots in the right corner of the course card.
  2. Choose the Color you would like to change the card to and click Apply.
  3. Your course card colors will change.
  4. Click and drag the course card to move it to a different position on the dashboard.

Course Color + Nickname
You can also change the color of your course, which is synced with the color shown for the course in the Calendar. To change the color, click the card Settings icon [1], then select a new color. The check mark indicates the selected color [2]. Click the Apply button [3].

Full Answer

How do I remove the color overlay on my course page?

How do I add custom colors to canvas? ADD A CUSTOM COLOR TO TEXT IN CANVAS: Select “HTML Editor” at the top right of the Rich Content Editor Box. Locate the text your wish to color (e.g. THIS IS MY HEADER TEXT). CTRL F is helpful. Paste before your text, and after.

How do I find my course site in canvas?

May 10, 2019 · Just scroll about half-way down the Guide, and you'll see a section called "Change Course Color". But, you're not limited to just those 15 color choices. You actually can choose from a whole host of colors in the color spectrum just by choosing an appropriate six-character hex color code (that's what #008400 is in James' illustration and what #FD5D10 is in the Guide's …

How do I add an image to my course card?

Nov 02, 2021 · Change your Canvas course card Color & re-arrange your Cards 1. In your Canvas Dashboard, click on the three dots in the right corner of the course card. 2. Choose the Color you would like to change the card to and click Apply. 3. Your course card colors will change. 4. Click and drag the course ...

Can I customize the course icons on the dashboard?

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The Canvas Course Navigation Menu: A Brief Introduction

For both you and your students, the course navigation menu is your means of finding your way around your Canvas course site. However, the menu may not look the same for you and your students. When you view the course navigation menu of a site in which you are an instructor, you will note that some links are black, while others are light gray.

How to Customize Your Course Navigation Menu

1. To begin adjusting your course navigation menu, click on Settings in the course navigation menu, and choose the Navigation tab at the top.

Using Student View to Check Your Course Navigation Menu Organization

Once you have customized your course navigation menu to your liking, you can use Canvas’ Student View tool to look at your course site through the eyes of a student. This is an excellent way to make sure that your students will have access to the correct items in the course navigation menu.

More Information and Getting Help

If you need further assistance with customizing your course menu, or if you have any other questions, Academic Technology Solutions is happy to help. You can attend one of our walk-in sessions held in the TechBar of the Regenstein Library (see our workshop schedule for upcoming sessions), or contact us to schedule a consultation.

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