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General Information
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How do I download the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Search for App
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Download App
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View App on Android Home Screen
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How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Find Your School
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Create Account using QR Code
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Find Institution
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Create Account
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Create Account Credentials
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How do I log in to the Canvas Parent app on my Android device with a Canvas URL?
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Find School
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Find Institution
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Enter Login Credentials
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View Dashboard
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How do I log in to the Parent app on my Android Device with a QR code?
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Open QR Login
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View Instructions
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Scan QR Code
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View Dashboard
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How do I use the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Open User Menu
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View Courses
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View Calendar
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View Alerts
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How do I clear my cache in the Parent app on my Android device?
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Open Storage
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Open Other Apps
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Open Parent App Storage
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Clear Cache
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How do I get help with the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Open Help
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Search the Canvas Guides
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Report a Problem
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Create Report
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Submit a Feature Idea
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Share Your Love for the App
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How do I switch to another account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Switch User
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View Login Page
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How do I log out of the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Log Out
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App Features
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How do I link additional students to my account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android
device?
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Open Manage Students
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Add Student
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Link from Dashboard
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Select Pairing Option
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Enter Pairing Code
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Scan QR Code
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View Managed Students
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How do I view the calendar of events and assignments for a student in the Canvas Parent app on
my Android device?
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View Calendar
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Manage Calendars
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How do I view my Canvas Inbox in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Open Inbox
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View Inbox
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Send Message
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Open Message
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View Message Thread
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How do I create a reminder for an assignment or event in the Canvas Parent app on my Android
device?
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Set Reminder from Course Page
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Open Assignment or Event
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Set Reminder from Calendar
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Set Reminder
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Select Reminder Date
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Set Reminder Time
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View Reminder on Details Page
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How do I set alerts for a student in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Open User Menu
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Open Manage Students
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Open Student Alert Page
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Set Alerts
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Set Grade Percentage Criteria
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How do I view alerts in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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View Alerts
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How do I manage my settings in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Open User Menu
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Open Settings
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Select Display Settings
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?,;?30Dark Mode4.:9*+
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How do I set my theme in the Parent App on my Android device?
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Open User Menu
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Open Settings
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Select Theme
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Course Features
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How do I view courses for a student in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
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Notes:
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/4>;7,D>
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,9/2=,/492.:8809?>
View Courses
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Open Course
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View Course
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View Assignments List
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How do I view a course front page for a student in the Parent app on my Android device?
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Open Courses
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Open Front Page
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View Course Front Page
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View Front Page Links
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How do I send a message to an instructor from the course page in the Canvas Parent app on my
Android device?
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Open Message
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Compose New Message
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Send Message
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How do I view details for an assignment in the Canvas Parent app on my Android Device?
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View Assignments Page Details
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View Assignment
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View Assignment with Late Penalty
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How do I send a message from an assignment page in the Canvas Parent app on my Android
device?
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Open Message
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Compose New Message
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Send Message
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How do I view a course syllabus in the Parent app on my Android device?
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Open Course Syllabus
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Open Course Summary
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Admin Features
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How do I act as a user in the Parent app on my Android device as an admin?
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Act as User
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Enter User ID
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View App as User
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