Overview
In an effort to continually improve Canvas, Instructure releases Canvas updates in the form of monthly releases and bi-weekly deploys. Notable updates are listed below, sorted by implementation date. For a detailed breakdown of each release, please see the Canvas Release Notes.
June 21, 2025
All Users: Redesigned Files Page
The Files page in Canvas courses has been redesigned. A few key changes include:
- A temporary toggle allows users to switch between the new and original interface.
- Large sets of files include pagination.
- The folder tree view is removed.
- The All My Files button opens to a landing page instead of a folder tree.
- A Select All checkbox and Individual file selection checkboxes are available.
- Users can bulk Download, Delete, Move and Edit Permissions and Manage Usage rights.
- Moving files or folders by dragging them into other folders is no longer supported.
- Drag-and-drop functionality for uploading files into the upload files modal remains available.
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May 9, 2025
Students: Assignment Enhancements
An updated student interface to view and submit Assignments. A few key changes include:
- A progress tracker has been added near the top of each assignment to indicate which stage of the submission and grading process the student is in.
- Submissions can be drafted in the assignment without requiring an immediate submission.
- A drop-down menu has been added to navigate between multiple submissions.
- In assignments with multiple submissions, rubric details and comments are displayed separately under each respective submission.
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Students: Confetti for On-Time Submissions
Students who submit assignments on-time will see a confetti animation displayed on screen. Students who do not wish to see the confetti can disable it in their account settings.
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