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Tips & Best Practices

Use these tips to create clear, consistent, and accessible content for your Canvas courses.

Images & Media

• Always include alt text for images so screen readers and slow connections can understand the content.
• Use descriptive file names and keep image file sizes reasonable for faster loading.

Structure & Headings

• Use headings in logical order (H2, then H3, etc.) so everyone can scan and navigate the page.
• Use the Section Heading component or the toolbar H2/H3 for consistent OCU styling.

Accessibility & Contrast

• Keep color contrast accessible; the builder uses OCU brand colors that meet contrast guidelines.
• Avoid putting important information only in images or color alone.

Workflow

• Use the drag handle (grip icon) on each block to reorder components without copy-paste.
• Edit directly in the page or use the pencil icon for the full editor on a single component.
• Test your content in Canvas before publishing—paste into a draft page and check how it looks.
• Use “Copy All to Clipboard” when you’re done; paste into Canvas in the HTML view.

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