Panorama is an accessibility tool in Canvas that allows instructors and instructional support staff to create, scan, and fix accessible digital content directly within Canvas.
Find and Fix Accessibility Barriers in Your Course
The Panorama tool scans Canvas content and attached documents to find accessibility issues.
Accessibility Score Icons
Find the “Accessibility Score” icon for each scanned item or the course as a whole. Select the Accessibility Score icon to access more information and take action to fix issues.
Warning icon:
low accessibility score, significant issues may prevent learners from accessing and using content
Caution icon:
medium accessibility score, some issues may make it difficult for learners to access and use content
Proceed icon:
high accessibility score, few or no issues may impact learners
Can't find the icons? Take action to add Panorama to your course.
Learn more about the accessibility score icons.
Accessibility Report
Select an accessibility icon to view the Accessibility Report for a specific item, such as a page or file. This includes detailed findings.
From the Accessibility Report, review and fix issues in context.
Can't find the report? Take action to add Panorama to your course.
Course Report
Review the overall accessibility score for a course by selecting Panorama from the navigation menu and viewing your Course Report.
Can't find the report? Take action to add Panorama to your course.
Create Accessible Canvas Pages
When you are editing a Canvas page, Panorama provides guidance on making content accessible.
Go to the HTML Accessibility Report icon 
beneath the rich text editor. The icon displays the number of barriers identified on your page.
Improve Document Accessibility
Panorama can help you improve document accessibility in your course.
- Scan and fix existing documents: Panorama scans existing documents in your course and provides guidance for remediation. Learn more about Using the Panorama Remediation Engine
- Generate alternative formats: Panorama can convert documents into alternative formats. Students can independently generate alternative formats of course materials to meet their personal accessibility needs, making learning more adaptable and inclusive.
Additional Panorama Resources
- Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Overview
- Getting Started with Panorama for Instructors in Canvas
Video: Panorama Overview: Alternative Formats & Accessibility Reports