Canvas Release Notes (2023-10-21)

Oct 21, 2023 | Canvas Release Notes

Canvas system upgrades occur every third Saturday of the month.

In this Canvas release:

  • Recurring events in Calendar – Instructors can create and edit recurring events.

View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2023-10-21).

Calendar

Recurring Events

In the Calendar, instructors can create and edit recurring events. This feature optimizes scheduling and improves user workflows.

Feature Workflow

Edit Event Modal Frequency Drop Down Menu
Edit Event Modal Frequency Drop Down Menu

When adding or editing an event in a calendar, users can select the frequency using the drop-down menu in the Edit Event modal.

Notes: Each frequency selection has an occurrence default

  • daily = 365 (days in a year)
  • weekly = 52 (weeks in a year)
  • monthly = 12 (Months in a year)
  • annually = 5 (The event will occur for five years)
  • every weekdays = 52 * 5 (weeks in a year * weekdays)

Additionally, users can have a maximum of 400 occurrences.

Custom Repeating Event Modal
Custom Repeating Event Modal

When the custom option is selected, a modal displays allowing users to customize the frequency of the event.

More Options Page Frequency Drop Down Menu
More Options Page Frequency Drop Down Menu

Additionally, users can edit or update the frequency of an event on the More Options page.

Note: When a user has selected the Use a different date for each section checkbox, the frequency option is removed.

Confirm Deletion Modal
Confirm Deletion Modal

When deleting a recurring event, a modal displays where users can select which events are deleted.

Confirm Changes Modal
Confirm Changes Modal

When editing a recurring event, a modal displays where users can select which events are updated.

Additional Details

Recurring calendar events are not available for appointment groups.

Canvas Support

Access to Canvas resources
and training for instructors.

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