Canvas: How to Open Links in a New Window
Jul 27, 2026
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- Go to the Modules of a specific course and select the desired link.
- You may notice that the contents will open within the Canvas course.
- If you would like for the content (in this case, the digital textbook) to open in a new tab (outside of the Canvas course) start by going back to Modules.
- To the right of that specific link, select the 3 dots, then select "Edit".
- Check the box next to Load in a new tab then select "Update".
- You will receive the following message on the next screen, "This tool needs to be loaded in a new browser window." Select "Load Resource in a new window".
- Now you will see the content open in a new browser window (outside of Canvas).
