To get started using DesignPLUS, use one of the following shortcuts while Editing content on Canvas to reveal the tool:
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- Windows: Alt + Shift + D
- Mac: Option + Shift + D
The DesignPLUS Sidebar tools allow you to easily create organized, accessible, engaging and visually appealing content in Canvas courses, and it just got a major update! This page will help you understand the basic interface of the new DesignPLUS Sidebar.
Introduction to DesignPLUS
The Introduction to DesignPLUS section contains links and resources to guides on basic tools that are part of the DesignPLUS toolset. Make sure you’re comfortable with navigating the new sidebar experience before digging into some of the content components listed below!
- Sidebar Introduction
- Edit Current Element
- Action Toolbar
- Accessibility and Usability
- DesignPLUS Training Video Series
- New DesignPLUS Sidebar Resources
Essential Components
The Essential Components section highlights the most critical components that you should become familiar with in order to best use the DesignPLUS sidebar. Each component includes an overview, a preview of the interface, and instructions on how to implement them in your course.
Additional Content Components
The Additional Content Components section breaks down the majority of components that you can use within the DesignPLUS sidebar. Each component includes an overview, a preview of the interface, and instructions on how to implement them in your course.
- Accordions, Expanders, & Tabs
- Action Items
- Banner Titles
- Callouts
- Content Shortcuts
- Course Links
- Description Lists
- Dialog Boxes
- Dividers
- Embedding
- Icons
- Link Lists
- Module Lists
- Ordered and Unordered Lists
- Popovers
- Progress Indicators
- Quick Checks
- Read Time
- Snippets
- Tables
- Text
- Tooltips
- User Details