In Canvas Student 7.4, the calendar has color updates, the first day of the week syncs with web settings and students can add, edit and delete calendar events. Additionally, when inserting a link in the Rich Content Editor, the text field is no longer required.
Canvas Android app version updates are distributed in a phased rollout, which distributes the update to all users over time. The features in these notes may not immediately be available as an update in the Play Store. The Canvas Student Android app requires Android 8.0 or later.
Updated Features
Calendar
Create, Edit and Delete Events
In the Student app, students can create, edit and delete calendar events.
Related Idea: None
To create an event, tap the Add icon.
Then, tap the Add Event icon.
Enter the desired information for the event and tap the Save link.
To edit or delete an event, tap the Options icon [1], then tap the Edit [2] option or the Delete option [3].
When deleting an event, a confirmation message displays. To confirm, tap the Delete link.
Group Colors
In the Calendar, group colors reflect the same color of the course. Additionally, a Deselect all link is added.
Related Idea: [Mobile - Canvas Student] Student App Calendar should include events from Groups (Course groups and ...
Course group checkboxes are updated to match the course color and a Deselect all link is added [2].
Calendar
Interface Update
The Calendar page interface is improved with minor color updates. Additionally, the first day of the week is adjusted according to the web settings.
Related Idea: None
The Calendar page interface is improved with minor color updates and the first day of the week is adjusted according to the web settings.
Rich Content Editor
Insert Link Text Update
When using the Insert Link option in the Rich Content Editor, adding text is no longer required.
Related Idea: None
Change Log
2024-06-11
