Tabs is an advanced feature that isn't out in the open; it's kind of like the secret menu at In-and-Out. :) Because Canvas is an open "canvas," designers have created various "add-ins" to work within the system. Some of these add-ins are in the form of apps, and some are copy-and-paste code, such as tabs, buttons, and other page designs.

This is definitely beyond the scope of basic course design, but it you are comfortable with HTML code, the instructions here can help you get started.

Video Overview

This 3-5-minute walkthough provides an understanding of the process:

Page Templates

Now you need a page template to customize. You can download the Page with Tabs template from the Commons; just go to the Commons via the Global Navigation Menu and search for the name. (Do-it-yourselfers can get the basic HTML code from this Word document: Code to Create Tabs.docx.) The presets for video, bullets, etc. have been removed so all that is left is the coding to make the tabs and headings.

Tips

To avoid accidentally messing up the code, name your tabs from the HTML editor, not the regular Rich Content Editor.
Also, be careful about deleting extra lines while adding your content--what looks like blank space may actually be the HTML code that keeps the tabs in place. If you mess up, you can always start again or use Page History to revert to an earlier version!