{"id":177,"date":"2026-02-28T17:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T17:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/chapter\/using-the-canvas-link-checker-to-validate-links\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:05:35","slug":"using-the-canvas-link-checker-to-validate-links","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/chapter\/using-the-canvas-link-checker-to-validate-links\/","title":{"raw":"Using the Canvas Link Checker to Validate Links","rendered":"Using the Canvas Link Checker to Validate Links"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Using the Canvas Link Checker to Validate Links<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nBy the end of this chapter, you should be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Locate the Link Validator in Canvas course settings.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Run the link validation process for a course.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interpret the list of broken or invalid links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Edit course content to correct broken links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rerun validation to confirm that issues have been resolved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Link Validator:<\/strong> A Canvas tool that scans course content and identifies broken or invalid links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Broken link:<\/strong> A hyperlink that no longer leads to the intended destination.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Unpublished content:<\/strong> Course material that exists in Canvas but is not yet visible to students.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Chapter Overview<\/h3>\r\nThis chapter explains how to use the built-in Link Validator in Canvas to check course links, review broken link reports, update affected content, and rerun validation after making corrections.\r\n<h3>Why Link Validation Matters<\/h3>\r\nBroken links can prevent students from reaching readings, assignments, media, or support materials. Checking links regularly helps maintain course quality and improves the learning experience for all users, including students who rely on predictable navigation and accessible digital content.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 640px;\">[ableplayer\r\nyoutube-id=\"eXCDBUOCJYo\"\r\ncaptions=\"https:\/\/joshhcc.github.io\/VTTFILES\/canvas-link-validator-frameish.vtt\"\r\ncaptions-lang=\"en\"\r\ncaptions-label=\"English\"\r\ncc=\"1\"\r\ntranscript-div=\"transcript1\"\r\n]<\/div>\r\n<h3>Transcript<\/h3>\r\n<div id=\"transcript1\" style=\"max-height: 220px; overflow-y: auto; clear: both; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nWorking links are part of accessible course design. A meaningful link still creates a barrier if it leads to missing or unpublished content.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Step-by-Step: Validate Links in Canvas<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Step 1: Open the Course Settings<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Open the Canvas course.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the course navigation menu.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas course Settings page showing the option to validate links in course content.\" width=\"223\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and locate the link validation option. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4>Step 2: Open the Link Validator<\/h4>\r\nFrom the menu on the right side of the Settings page, select <strong>Validate Links in Content<\/strong>.\r\n<h4>Step 3: Start the Validation Process<\/h4>\r\nSelect <strong>Start Link Validation<\/strong> to begin scanning the course for invalid links.\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image2.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator page with the Start Link Validation button.\" width=\"665\" height=\"139\" \/><figcaption>Select <strong>Start Link Validation<\/strong> to scan the course. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4>Step 4: Wait for Canvas to Check the Links<\/h4>\r\nCanvas will begin validating links across the course. If the course contains many links, this process may take a short time. While the scan is running, the button displays a loading message.\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image3.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator showing that the validation process is running and the button is in a loading state.\" width=\"645\" height=\"142\" \/><figcaption>The validator displays a loading state while checking course links. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4>Step 5: Review Broken Links<\/h4>\r\nAfter the scan finishes, review the list of broken links, if any are found. Canvas displays the number of invalid links, the name of the affected content item, and the broken links associated with that item.\r\n\r\nBy default, the option to show links to unpublished content is selected, so broken links in unpublished materials may also appear in the results.\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image4.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator results showing a list of broken links and an option to show links to unpublished content.\" width=\"338\" height=\"325\" \/><figcaption>Review the broken link report and note any issues in published or unpublished content. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4>Step 6: Edit the Affected Content<\/h4>\r\nSelect the name of a content item in the results to open it and correct the broken links.\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image5.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas broken link results with a selectable content item for editing and repairing links.\" width=\"403\" height=\"96\" \/><figcaption>Select a content item from the results to update its links. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4>Step 7: Run the Validator Again<\/h4>\r\nAfter updating the course content, return to the Link Validator page and select <strong>Restart Link Validation<\/strong>. This refreshes the report and shows whether your edits resolved the issues.\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image6.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator page with the Restart Link Validation button used to run the scan again after edits.\" width=\"599\" height=\"122\" \/><figcaption>Rerun the validator after making corrections to confirm that broken links are fixed. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Tips for Maintaining Healthy Course Links<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Check links after copying content from another course shell.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Validate links before publishing a new course or module.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review unpublished content as well as published content.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use meaningful link text so students understand where a link should lead.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rerun validation after major course revisions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nLink validation works best as part of a final course review that also checks headings, image alt text, tables, and document accessibility.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nThe Canvas Link Checker is a simple but important tool for locating broken links in course content. By opening course settings, running the validator, reviewing flagged items, and correcting affected pages, instructors can improve course usability and reduce access barriers for students.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Link Validator is available from <strong>Settings<\/strong> in a Canvas course.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It scans course content for invalid or broken links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Results identify the affected content item and related broken links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Broken links should be corrected directly in the linked content item.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After edits are made, validation should be run again.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Review Questions<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Where do you find the Link Validator in a Canvas course?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What information does Canvas provide when broken links are found?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why might unpublished content appear in the validation results?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What should you do after fixing broken links in course content?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How does link validation support accessibility?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nOpen a Canvas course and run the Link Validator. Review any reported issues, correct one broken link in a page or assignment, and then rerun the validator to confirm that the issue has been resolved.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661141-how-do-i-validate-links-in-a-course\">How do I validate links in a course?<\/a>, Instructure Community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox\">\r\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\r\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\r\nThis educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAll images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.\r\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Canvas, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.\r\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter discusses broken-link checking and course maintenance in Canvas and refers readers to official Canvas guidance for validating course links.\r\n<h4>References<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Instructure Community. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661141-how-do-i-validate-links-in-a-course\">How do I validate links in a course?<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>OpenAI. (2022, November 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt\/\">Introducing ChatGPT<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Other Licensed Content<\/h4>\r\n<strong>Using Canvas' Link Validator Tool<\/strong>\r\nCollege of the Canyons Online Education\r\nLicense: Standard YouTube License.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Using the Canvas Link Checker to Validate Links<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the Link Validator in Canvas course settings.<\/li>\n<li>Run the link validation process for a course.<\/li>\n<li>Interpret the list of broken or invalid links.<\/li>\n<li>Edit course content to correct broken links.<\/li>\n<li>Rerun validation to confirm that issues have been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Link Validator:<\/strong> A Canvas tool that scans course content and identifies broken or invalid links.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken link:<\/strong> A hyperlink that no longer leads to the intended destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unpublished content:<\/strong> Course material that exists in Canvas but is not yet visible to students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Chapter Overview<\/h3>\n<p>This chapter explains how to use the built-in Link Validator in Canvas to check course links, review broken link reports, update affected content, and rerun validation after making corrections.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Link Validation Matters<\/h3>\n<p>Broken links can prevent students from reaching readings, assignments, media, or support materials. Checking links regularly helps maintain course quality and improves the learning experience for all users, including students who rely on predictable navigation and accessible digital content.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 640px;\">\n<video id=\"able_player_1139\" data-able-player playsinline preload=\"metadata\" data-speed-icons=\"animals\" data-youtube-id=\"eXCDBUOCJYo\" data-transcript-div=\"transcript1\"><track kind=\"captions\" srclang=\"en-US\" srclabel=\"Captions\" src=\"https:\/\/joshhcc.github.io\/VTTFILES\/canvas-link-validator-frameish.vtt\"><\/video><\/div>\n<h3>Transcript<\/h3>\n<div id=\"transcript1\" style=\"max-height: 220px; overflow-y: auto; clear: both; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Working links are part of accessible course design. A meaningful link still creates a barrier if it leads to missing or unpublished content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step-by-Step: Validate Links in Canvas<\/h3>\n<h4>Step 1: Open the Course Settings<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Canvas course.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the course navigation menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas course Settings page showing the option to validate links in course content.\" width=\"223\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and locate the link validation option. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 2: Open the Link Validator<\/h4>\n<p>From the menu on the right side of the Settings page, select <strong>Validate Links in Content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Start the Validation Process<\/h4>\n<p>Select <strong>Start Link Validation<\/strong> to begin scanning the course for invalid links.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image2.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator page with the Start Link Validation button.\" width=\"665\" height=\"139\" \/><figcaption>Select <strong>Start Link Validation<\/strong> to scan the course. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 4: Wait for Canvas to Check the Links<\/h4>\n<p>Canvas will begin validating links across the course. If the course contains many links, this process may take a short time. While the scan is running, the button displays a loading message.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image3.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator showing that the validation process is running and the button is in a loading state.\" width=\"645\" height=\"142\" \/><figcaption>The validator displays a loading state while checking course links. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 5: Review Broken Links<\/h4>\n<p>After the scan finishes, review the list of broken links, if any are found. Canvas displays the number of invalid links, the name of the affected content item, and the broken links associated with that item.<\/p>\n<p>By default, the option to show links to unpublished content is selected, so broken links in unpublished materials may also appear in the results.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image4.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator results showing a list of broken links and an option to show links to unpublished content.\" width=\"338\" height=\"325\" \/><figcaption>Review the broken link report and note any issues in published or unpublished content. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 6: Edit the Affected Content<\/h4>\n<p>Select the name of a content item in the results to open it and correct the broken links.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image5.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas broken link results with a selectable content item for editing and repairing links.\" width=\"403\" height=\"96\" \/><figcaption>Select a content item from the results to update its links. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 7: Run the Validator Again<\/h4>\n<p>After updating the course content, return to the Link Validator page and select <strong>Restart Link Validation<\/strong>. This refreshes the report and shows whether your edits resolved the issues.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image6.jpeg\" alt=\"Canvas Link Validator page with the Restart Link Validation button used to run the scan again after edits.\" width=\"599\" height=\"122\" \/><figcaption>Rerun the validator after making corrections to confirm that broken links are fixed. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Canvas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Tips for Maintaining Healthy Course Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check links after copying content from another course shell.<\/li>\n<li>Validate links before publishing a new course or module.<\/li>\n<li>Review unpublished content as well as published content.<\/li>\n<li>Use meaningful link text so students understand where a link should lead.<\/li>\n<li>Rerun validation after major course revisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Link validation works best as part of a final course review that also checks headings, image alt text, tables, and document accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The Canvas Link Checker is a simple but important tool for locating broken links in course content. By opening course settings, running the validator, reviewing flagged items, and correcting affected pages, instructors can improve course usability and reduce access barriers for students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Link Validator is available from <strong>Settings<\/strong> in a Canvas course.<\/li>\n<li>It scans course content for invalid or broken links.<\/li>\n<li>Results identify the affected content item and related broken links.<\/li>\n<li>Broken links should be corrected directly in the linked content item.<\/li>\n<li>After edits are made, validation should be run again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Review Questions<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n<li>Where do you find the Link Validator in a Canvas course?<\/li>\n<li>What information does Canvas provide when broken links are found?<\/li>\n<li>Why might unpublished content appear in the validation results?<\/li>\n<li>What should you do after fixing broken links in course content?<\/li>\n<li>How does link validation support accessibility?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Open a Canvas course and run the Link Validator. Review any reported issues, correct one broken link in a page or assignment, and then rerun the validator to confirm that the issue has been resolved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661141-how-do-i-validate-links-in-a-course\">How do I validate links in a course?<\/a>, Instructure Community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\n<p>This educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.<\/p>\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Canvas, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.<\/p>\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter discusses broken-link checking and course maintenance in Canvas and refers readers to official Canvas guidance for validating course links.<\/p>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Instructure Community. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661141-how-do-i-validate-links-in-a-course\">How do I validate links in a course?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OpenAI. 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