CTRL+K might just be your new best friend. When you need to insert a link (for an image or highlighted text) you can quickly copy the link from the original source (CTRL+C) and then in Canvas or other website/document choose CTRL+K to launch the add-link. Here is an example in Canvas after highlighting the text:
Other Keyboard Quick Tips
CTRL-A Select All
CTRL-X Cut
CTRL-C Copy
CTRL-V Paste
CTRL-Z Undo (another favorite)
How this supports you
It makes life easier! That’s it. You can use this trick in Canvas, Outlook, Word, anywhere you are inserting links.
Accessibility Tip
When creating hyperlinks using text to help students gain additional insight and context to words or phrases within a specific unit.
Accessible Link
For more information about making your Canvas course accessible review “Equitable by Design: Your UDL + Canvas LMS Checklist”
Link to Avoid
For more information about making your Canvas course more accessible review this article https://www.instructure.com/canvas/resources/all/equitable-by-design-your-udl-canvas-lms-checklist
For more information about making your Canvas course more accessible click here.
If you have questions or Canvas tips to share please contact your Ed Tech Lead or Tech TOSA.
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