The nickname of the course is displayed on the course card. The nickname is only changed for you; others do not see what you have nicknamed your course.
2. Click the Canvas icon in the top-right corner.
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3. Click Dashboard in the Global Navigation Menu.
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1. Click the More Options icon on the course card of the course that you would like to change the nickname of.
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2. Enter the nickname in the Nickname field, and click Apply.
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3. The nickname will now appear on your course card.
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