This article walks through describes how best to manage banners and course cards in Canvas courses.
File Organization
Upload files to Files > Banner and Course Card folder.
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See Banners and Course Cards for size and naming conventions
Adding Banners To Pages
When adding banner(s) to courses in Canvascourse pages, use image options to make the necessary adjustments. If using text in banners not written on the page, add alt text necessary for screen readers. You can use the Immersive Reader found in upper-right of Canvas pages to verify text that will be read aloud.
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Example 1Alt Text: N/A  | Example 2Alt Text: [Add text]  |
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Adding Course Card Image
To add your course card image click Settings from the course nav and click Choose Image.
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