On Oct. 19, 2019 the Course Navigation was updated to include color and visual indicators to define active menu items, and tooltip indicators to clarify inactive menu items. No functionality has been affected.
This change helps improve accessibility in bCourses. Previously inactive links displayed in light gray text with a light border, which did not fulfill contrast ratios. Additionally, active and inactive links only relied on color to convey information.
Menu Visibility
Default links that are not visible to students display the hidden visibility icon.
Please note the hidden visibility "eyecon" is not available for third-party integrations (LTIs). Some external tools are only available to instructors—not students. Examples include:
- Mailing List
- Official Sections
- Roster Photos
- Zoom
For full details, please see Canvas Release Notes (2019-10-19).
If you are unsure whether an LTI menu item is visible to students, please use Student View to preview the course site from the students' perspective.
How do I view a course as a test student using Student View? (Canvas Guide)