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Canvas Help

If you're experiencing difficulty with Canvas, click the Help icon in your account navigation bar (at the very left of the Canvas page). From there you can search the Canvas Guides or call the Helpline.

If you have problems go to the HELP button on the global navigation menu.

How I Can Help with Technical Issues

There are many resources to help you with technical issues! Here is some additional information you might need for technical help.

Basic Computer Requirements

Having regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection is required. You will need a word processing program capable of saving word formats such as .doc, .docx or .pdf.

Check out the technical requirements for your computer and browser in order to maximize Canvas functionality: Test your computer's readiness.

Free Apps for Word, PowerPoint and PDF Files

Libre Office and Apache OpenOffice are two similar resources that will provide you with a word processing program and will permit you to open Word documents and PowerPoint files.

Download Adobe Acrobat reader for any PDF files.

Plug-ins and Helper Applications

There may be plug-ins and helper applications to download that support the Canvas environment and play multimedia such as:

Browser Support

While Chrome is the preferred browser for most Canvas interactions, Canvas supports the latest versions of every browser release. It's highly recommended that you update to the newest version of whatever browser you are using as well as the most up-to-date Flash plug-in. Check out the Canvas Browser Support page for the most recent information.

Troubleshooting

Many computer issues can be resolved by following the steps below.

Completely shut down your computer and reboot.
Clear the cache in your browser.
- How to clear cache on a Mac
- How to clear cache on a PC
Try allowing pop-ups from Canvas.
Try using another computer and/or browser to see if you have similar problems.
- If using a mobile device, then try again using a computer.
- If using public wifi, then try again using better Internet connection

Helpful Canvas Links

Glendale Technical Support Links

Technical Skills Tutorial

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