Instructions

What is a Banner?

In Canvas, faculty can embed Images in their content. An example of a Banner is an image that is set to a specific length and width that is embedded at the top of the Canvas Page. This could be something that is a Welcome Message, introduces Content, or even just introduces the Course. Here is an example of a banner that might be used in a science course:

How can I create a new Banner for my Course?

• Here is a link to the Boise State Generic Banners for Canvas.

  • These image sizes are 1200px x 300px

• You can also create your own Banner if you prefer: Google search “how to make a Banner/Header in Canvas” and choose whichever method and tools work best for you.

How do I embed a Banner in my Canvas Course?

• Go to the Canvas Course you wish to edit.

• In the Course Layout menu, select the Home or Pages. Locate the Front Page / Page you want to use as the Home Page.

• Select on the Edit button.

• Banners are usually located at the top of the page, select where you would like to embed the image on the page with your cursor.

• Select the Image button from the Rich Content Editor or select Insert from the menu.

  • Insert → Image → Upload Image → choose the image from your computer

• Select the image file from your computer. Select Upload, your image should now appear.

• Be sure to click on the Save button at the bottom of the page.

Considerations:

• Accepted banner images include JPG, JPEG, and PNG files.

• Very large images are not recommended; at best they can be disorienting and at worse they can be an impediment.

• Images that are much wider horizontally than they are tall tend to work best for course site banners.

How do I remove a Banner/Header Image from my Canvas Course?

• Select the image you want to remove.

• Click “Delete” from your keyboard, this will make the image disappear.

• Be sure to click on the Save button at the bottom of the page.

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