Custom Navigation Link

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Add a Custom Navigation Link

You can create your own links in the left-hand navigation of your Canvas course. These links can be customized to go almost anywhere, including an external URL or a page or resource in Canvas. The title of the link is also completely customizable and can even include symbols and emojis.

How do I add custom links to Course Navigation?

Here is an example of a custom navigation link being used in Canvas.

Example of custom navigation link in Canvas. Canvas course navigation with course title at the top which reads OU Course. Under that are links for Canvas tools Home, Announcements, Modules, Assignments, and Grades. Below that is the customized link titled Special Course Link

NEED HELP?

Canvas help is easy to find and always available. Click the Help button in the Canvas global navigation for 24 hour support and great help guides.

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