Use HTML to Edit Content in Canvas

Last updated on July 16, 2026

While the Rich Content Editor is a quick and easy way to edit content in Canvas, you have the option to edit the content using HTML, as well. To do so, follow the steps below.

For examples of how you can use HTML code in your course, view our tutorial, Use HTML Code to Create Dynamic Pages.

Directions

1. Log in to your Canvas Account.
2. Select the Course you’d like to work in.
3. Locate the Item you want to edit (Page, Assignment, Discussion, etc.).
4. Click the Title of the item.
5. Click Edit in the top right corner of the page.
6. Click the </> Button near the bottom right of the Rich Content Editor to open the HTML view.
7. Edit the HTML.
8. Click the </> Button again to return to the text editor.
9. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

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