The addition of the signature block option/function in Canvas ( for use in the Canvas inbox and with discussion posts) is needed. It is a basic feature that would enhance all communications.
It would be great to have the option to add a signature block that can automatically be added to "Inbox" messages as well as discussion posts. I've seen a few instructors now require proper/specific signature blocks when sending messages so it would be nice to have it built it like standard email applications.
So this is my (now) annual tradition of saying - "hey, wouldn't a signature block on our emails in Canvas be nice." Again, I don't see why this is so difficult that it couldn't be figured out after YEARS. OK - I know it is because Canvas doesn't care but still - it would be a selling point for a lot of instructors!!!!
I have a signature block saved in a Google Keep note. It ends with "[signature block cut-n-pasted here because Canvas lacks this basic feature 😞 ]".
A way around the problem is to use regular e-mail, with all students in the bcc field. This is tricky because you must be certain that all students are included, and the population of a class changes. But I use it often.
Here, here! I totally agree with you. Inbox does no formatting. Even this comment window does formatting. So, OK, we live without complex formatting, but I really want a signature block. Nothing fancy, no images, no gifs. Just text I don't have to copy and paste from Outlook (which is the college's email server, so my signature block is already there).
