How to search course content in Canvas

The Search Course Content option allows instructors to quickly search and find specific content within their course such as quizzes, assignments, etc.

Note: Course Tools option must be enabled in the Course navigation menu before performing the steps. You can enable it by following the steps below :

  • Navigate to Settings in your Canvas course and click the Navigation tab at the top
  • Scroll down until you find the "Course Tools" options, and then click the three dots and click +Enable

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  • Click Saveat the bottom to save your changes

How to access the Search Content feature

  1. In your course select the Course Tools option
  2. Select Search All Course Content

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  3. Click Search to perform the search.

    Note: You can search the course using Word of Phrase such as 'Quiz' or select any of the following options available.

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