This article explains the commonly used icons in Canvas and their meanings, which appear in various parts of the platform to maintain a consistent interface. These icons assist users in navigating the system and understanding its features. Canvas organizes its icons into different categories, including Assignment, Attachment/Paper Clip, Discussion, Page, Quiz, Visibility, and Warning.

Description

This article provides information on common icons and their meanings that are utilized in multiple areas of Canvas where designers ensure consistency throughout the interface. These icons help users navigate and understand various functionalities within Canvas.

Environment

Canvas in your web browser

Solution 

Canvas Icons

Canvas groups icons into categories such as: Assignment, Attachment/Paper Clip, Discussion, Page, Quiz, Visibility, and Warning. Their Canvas Icon Summary page will give you the location, roles, image, and purpose of each icon.

Get Help from Canvas

• Live chat with Canvas support (Faculty) 
• Get 24-hours/7-days a week Canvas support  
  • Dial the Canvas Support Hotline number located under "Get Help" in the Canvas Global Navigation Menu 
  • Contact OIT at 740-593-1222 for questions related to logging in, test courses/manually created courses, or third-party tools (Panopto, VoiceThread, Inclusive Access, etc.) 

Get Help from OIT

• Use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) ticket form to submit a help ticket 
• Visit the Technology Resources and Training page for available training 

Additional Resources 

• Canvas Basics Guide 
• Canvas Instructor Guide 
• Canvas Video Guide 
• Mobile Guides 
• Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist
• Canvas LMS Implementation updates
• Canvas Experts Corner Blog