We are excited to share that the Canvas Announcements tool has a fresh look and new features.  The Announcements Redesign rolled out on July 20, 2024 with the following enhancements.

Streamlined toolbar

The new toolbar menu facilitates searching, filtering, sorting, and adjusting the view for replies.

Canvas announcement

Search feature

You can use the Search feature on the Announcements index page and at the top of each announcement to find relevant content with ease.

The Search feature on the Announcements index page in Canvas

Improved organization

Sort replies by newest first or oldest first, view replies inline or in a split screen, and easily identify announcements/replies from the instructor with role labels.

Increased interactivity

You can now use mentions to address specific individuals in your replies.

A reply to a Canvas announcement with an @mention

New way to delay posting

Please note that the way to delay posting of an announcement has changed.  While posting an announcement, you can now specify availability dates at the bottom.  Enter the future date and time when you would like the announcement to be posted in the Available from field.  If you would like the announcement to be visible indefinitely, you can leave the Until field blank.

Available from and Until fields when posting a Canvas announcement

Canvas Guide: How do I delay posting an announcement until a specific date in a course?

New way to edit

Please note that the way to edit an announcement has changed.  To edit an announcement, click on the name of the announcement, then click on the Options icon.

Click on the Options icon, then click Edit

Canvas Guide: How do I edit an announcement in a course?

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