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Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-02-28 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Admin Tools
- Restore Deleted User
- Assignments
- Mastery Path Icon
- People
- Deleted Users in Search Results
- Other Updates
- Rich Content Editor
- Removal of Non-Web Safe Font Options
Interface Updates
Admin Tools
Restore Deleted User
Affected Users: Admin
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Affected Feature Areas |
Admin Tools |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Users - manage login details |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
In Admin Tools, the Restore Course tab is renamed Restore Content and Account Admin can restore deleted users.
Change Benefit
This functionality allows administrators to recover deleted users directly within the Canvas interface, eliminating the sole reliance on SIS imports for this process.
Feature Workflow
Admin Tools Restore Content Tab
On the Admin Tools page, the tab is renamed Restore Content [1]. Click the Select a type to Restore drop-down menu and select Users [2].
Assignments
Mastery Path Icon
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Affected Feature Areas |
Modules |
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Course Setting to Enable |
Mastery Paths |
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Permissions |
Inherent to User |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
When Mastery Paths is enabled, module items display the Mastery Paths icon.
Change Benefit
This update allows instructors to easily identify Mastery Path module items.
Feature Workflow
Mastery Paths Module Icon
In Modules, the Mastery Paths icon displays.
Additional Details
Previously, the pill did not contain the Mastery Paths icon.
People
Deleted Users in Search Results
Affected Users: Admin
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Affected Feature Areas |
People |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Users - view list |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
On the Account-level People page, admin can use the Include deleted users in search results checkbox when searching users.
Note: The checkbox does not display if the account has no deleted users.
Change Benefit
This functionality allows admin to easily search deleted users within the user interface.
Feature Workflow
People Include Deleted Users in Search Results Checkbox
To include deleted users in a search, select the Include deleted users in search results checkbox.
Other Updates
Rich Content Editor
Removal of Non-Web Safe Font Options
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Rich Content Editor |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Rich Content Editor font options are updated to only include web-safe fonts available on all systems. This update removes the following fonts from the RCE:
- Andale Mono
- Book Antiqua
- Comic Sans MS
- Helvetica
- Impact
- Symbol
- Terminal
- Webdings
- Wingdings
Change Benefit
This update ensures all users view the same font.
Additional Details
This update does not impact any current user content. If a custom font is currently applied to content, it will persist after the update. While users have the option to designate any font in the RCE’s HTML editor, it's important to note that there is no assurance that every recipient of the content will have that specific font installed on their system.
Change Log
2024-02-20
2024-02-16
