1️⃣ Click the three dots in the top right corner of the course card on your Canvas dashboard

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2️⃣ Enter the nickname in the text field, choose a color, and click "Apply"

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3️⃣ Now the nickname you created will show up on your "Dashboard, in the courses pop-out menu, and in the Canvas "Inbox" interface.

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