The new Canvas User Interface (UI) is an updated interface structure enhanced by a responsive user experience for the Dashboard and Global Navigation menu. The Course Navigation menu also collapses on smaller screens, allowing for a more content-focused and responsive layout.

View the New Canvas User Interface Video

View New Canvas User Interface

The New Canvas User Interface (UI) includes two main components: the Dashboard and the Global Navigation Menu. The Dashboard [1] defaults to the course view, which provides access and updates in favorited courses. The Global Navigation Menu [2] provides quick links to all main Canvas areas and can be accessed from any area in Canvas.

View Dashboard

The Dashboard course view includes a course card for each of your favorite courses with quick links to main course features. The Dashboard includes a sidebar with To Do and Coming Up lists to help manage assignments. Depending on your user role, the sidebar also includes other information and settings as well as a link to view Grades. The Dashboard also supports a recent activity stream, which can be toggled at the top of the Dashboard based on user preference. The recent activity stream shows activity for all your Canvas courses.

Learn more about the Dashboard.

View Global Navigation

The Global Navigation Menu provides quick links to all main Canvas content areas. The menu is displayed on the left side of the interface to allow more room for content on smaller resolution devices and displays links to the user's Account, Dashboard, Courses, Groups (if applicable), Calendar, and Inbox. Users can receive help in Canvas by clicking the Help icon located at the bottom of the Global Navigation Menu.

To view a link, click the name of the link [1]. If applicable, the link will expand into an additional content menu [2].

Learn more about Global Navigation.