pronouns

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Select a Pronoun?

Canvas is currently the only application which allows users to include a pronoun with their display name. You can select and change a pronoun any time. Once an option is selected and settings are updated, pronouns will show on most Canvas pages next to your name. The default option will be blank, so if you do not want a pronoun to show, there is no action needed. Pronouns will show next to your name in these places in your Canvas courses: 

  • People screen (Teacher View) 
  • Teacher gradebook - student context card (Teacher View)
  • Canvas assignment settings (Teacher View)
  • Discussion posts (All users*)
  • Inbox messages (All users*)
  • Small groups (All users*)

*All users are classmates, teachers, your parents/guardians, and other staff members with access to the course.

To change your pronoun:

  1. Select Account >> Settings
  2. Select the Edit Settings button
  3. Select a Pronoun from the drop down list
  4. Select Update Settings  

user settings screen showing the pronoun selection menu