Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document. Institutions are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of their custom CSS/JS with each release and deploy to assess potential impacts.
Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2025-03-26 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Updates Features
- People
- Merge User Page Interface Update
- New Quizzes
- Multiple Selections in Hot Spot Questions
- SIS Imports
- File Input Interface Updates
- Other Updates
- Accessibility Updates
- Enhanced Structural Clarity
- Improved Error Feedback
Updates Features
People
Merge User Page Interface Update
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
N/A |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
N/A |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
N/A |
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Permissions |
Users - manage login details |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Merge Users Page |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Merge Users page, pages and modals are updated using the latest version of InstUI, Instructure’s internal design language. Additionally, a warning message is added to highlight that this action is irreversible.
Note: Institutions with Custom JS and CSS should verify any changes.
Change Benefit
This update improves user experience by aligning the Merge Users page with Instructure’s latest design standards, ensuring a consistent interface across the platform. The addition of a clear warning message informs users that the action is irreversible, helping them avoid mistakes. Additionally, updating to the latest version of InstUI enhances performance and accessibility.
Feature Workflow
Merge Users Page
The Merge User page is updated with the latest InstUI.
Preview and Confirm Merge User Page
The Preview and Confirm page is updated to the latest version of InstUI, with added text emphasizing that this action cannot be undone.
Confirmation ModalNew Quizzes
Multiple Selections in Hot Spot Questions
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes See the Canvas Feature Option Summary to learn more about Feature Options. |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
N/A |
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Permissions |
Manage Assignments and Quizzes |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Hot Spot question type |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
Instructors can enable multiple selections in Hot Spot quiz questions:
- Instructors can define multiple correct hot spot areas.
- Students can select multiple areas on an image in response to the quiz.
- Autograding will evaluate the student’s selections based on the defined correct answers.
- The feature supports regrading functionality.
- User response attempts are limited to the number of hotspots set by the instructor.
Note: Questions made before this change support editing to accept multiple hotspots.
Change Benefit
This feature offers greater flexibility in how instructors assess student knowledge.
Feature Workflow
Hot Spot Question Type Edit Page
Instructors can select multiple areas for Hot Spots quiz questions.
SIS Imports
File Input Interface Updates
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
None |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
N/A |
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Subaccount Configuration |
No |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
N/A |
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Permissions |
SIS Data-Import |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Account SIS Import Page |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the SIS Import page, the File Upload feature is updated to use InstUI FileDrop.
Change Benefit
This change provides a smoother and more user-friendly experience.
Feature Workflow
100%
SIS Import Upload File Field
In the SIS Import page, the file upload feature is changed to a FileDrop.
Other Updates
Accessibility Updates
Over the coming months, a series of updates will be introduced to enhance Canvas's accessibility, intuitiveness, and equity, with a focus on improving usability for assistive technology users. These updates will include changes in the following areas:
Enhanced Structural Clarity
Refined semantic markup in the user interface to improve communication of content relationships and hierarchy.
Improved Error Feedback
In the user interface, improved error messages in forms and interactive elements provide clearer and more accessible feedback. Error messages were added to required fields that previously lacked them, while existing error states were updated to follow a consistent pattern. Focused states for missing or incorrect fields ensure a uniform experience for all users, whether using a mouse, keyboard, or screen reader.
Change Log
2025-03-14
