Edited November 2025
Purpose: This document explains how to copy or edit a button in a Canvas course.
Note: If you have a course syllabus that is missing a button you would like to use, follow the steps below to copy the button from another course. If you need an entirely new button created, please create a ticket by emailing lmssupport@masters.edu and provide the course information and course page/webpage you would like linked.
1. Navigate to the syllabus/course page where you would like to copy a button.
2. Click Edit at the top right of the syllabus/course page:
3. Select the button you would like to copy and use CMD-C or CTRL-C to copy:
4. Edit the course page where you'd like to paste the button, and use CMD-V or CTRL-V to paste.
5. Select Link Options to update the button link:
6. Insert the correct link:
Depending on the button/need, you can insert a link to a page in the course, or an external link.
If you experience any issues or need a new button created, please reach out to lmssupport@masters.edu.
