Template Notes Working with Images in your course

Canvas allows you to upload and embed images into the content of your course, and then style them using the Design Plus menu.

To add an image follow the below steps.

Step 1: Edit the Page

Create the new item by clicking the +Page. If it's an existing page click the Edit button. Both are in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Step 2: Launch the Upload/Embed Image tools

NOTE: Before you proceed be sure your cursor is in the spot you'd like your image to go.

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Step 3: Select and Crop your Image

Choose the image from your computer you would like to add to your course
Drag the corners of the blue box crop portions of the photo you don't want to include
Select the blue Crop Image button

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Step 4: Title and Embed your Image

Step 5: Launch Design Plus

Mouse over the little rocket in the far upper right corner of the screen. When it expands, click on it.

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Step 6: Customize your Image

NOTE: Be sure the newly inserted image on your page is selected

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Follow the below steps to replace your Banner with another stock banner image

Step 1: Edit the Homepage

Navigate to your course home page and click the Edit button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Launch Design Plus

Mouse over the little rocket in the far upper right corner of the screen. When it expands, click on it.

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Step 3: Choose a New Banner

Click Create/Edit Content in the menu
Click Choose a Banner Image from the menu
Scroll down to Course Front Page Banners and select the Banner Image you'd like to replace yours with.

NOTE: More stock options will be added to provide more options.

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