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    Profile and User Settings

    Note: Some features may not be enabled in the VCU Canvas instance.

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    Profile and User Settings let you control your personal information in Canvas.

    You can use your profile and user settings to:

    • View and edit your user settings, such as display name, language preference, and time zone
    • Change your default email address or add an additional email address for notifications
    • Add a text (SMS) contact method for notifications
    • View or add a profile picture
    • Set Notifications for your favorite communication channels
    • Upload personal Files
    • Create and manage ePortfolios of your course work
    • Manage new user features
    • Download your assignment submissions from current and previous courses

    You can do the following from the User Details page:

    • Add profile information such as a biography and custom links
    • View profile information for other users
    • View your Enrollments
    • View Enrollments you share with other users
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