Create Course Nicknames

Renaming course cards with nicknames can make it easier to quickly locate the courses you need, particularly if you have multiple courses with similar or identical title

Here are the steps to change the nickname of a course card on your Canvas Dashboard:

Go to Your Dashboard: Log into Canvas and view the dashboard where your course cards are displayed.
Locate the Three Dots: On the course card you wish to nickname, click the three vertical dots (located in the top-right corner of the card).
Click “Nickname”: A drop-down menu will appear. Select the "Nickname" option.
Enter Your Desired Nickname: A text box will appear allowing you to type in the nickname you'd like to use for the course.
Save the Nickname: After entering the nickname, press Enter or click anywhere outside the text box to save the new nickname.
View the Nickname: The new nickname will now appear on your course card. Note that this nickname is only visible to you; it won’t change the course title for other users.

By following these steps, you can personalize your Canvas Dashboard and make it easier to identify courses at a glance!

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