{"id":7039,"date":"2024-07-22T15:31:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T22:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/academics\/2024\/07\/22\/canvas-announcements-redesign-is-here\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:46:39","slug":"canvas-announcements-redesign-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/academics\/2024\/07\/22\/canvas-announcements-redesign-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Announcements Redesign Is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are excited to share that the Canvas Announcements tool has a fresh look and new features.\u00a0 The Announcements Redesign rolled out on July 20, 2024 with the following enhancements.<\/p>\n

Streamlined toolbar<\/h3>\n
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The new toolbar menu facilitates searching, filtering, sorting, and adjusting the view for replies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Search feature<\/b><\/h3>\n

You can use the Search feature on the Announcements index page<\/a> and at the top of each announcement to find relevant content with ease.<\/p>\n

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Improved organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Increased interactivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can now use mentions<\/a> to address specific individuals in your replies.<\/p>\n

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New way to delay posting<\/h3>\n

Please note that the way to delay posting of an announcement has changed.\u00a0 While posting an announcement, you can now specify availability dates at the bottom.\u00a0 Enter the future date and time when you would like the announcement to be posted in the Available from<\/strong> field.\u00a0 If you would like the announcement to be visible indefinitely, you can leave the\u00a0Until<\/strong> field blank.<\/p>\n

\"Available<\/a><\/p>\n

Canvas Guide<\/strong>:\u00a0How do I delay posting an announcement until a specific date in a course?<\/a><\/p>\n

New way to edit<\/h3>\n

Please note that the way to edit an announcement has changed.\u00a0 To edit an announcement, click on the name of the announcement, then click on the Options icon.<\/p>\n

\"Click<\/a><\/p>\n

Canvas Guide<\/strong>:\u00a0How do I edit an announcement in a course?<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions?\u00a0 Need support?<\/h3>\n