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Re: batch visibility toggle
Hi Kenith,
If using Lessons there is a configuration variable d2l.Tools.Content.Lessons.NewTopicsAreVisibleByDefault that manages the behaviour of newly created topics in the Content tool. Note this variable is managed by your institutions Brightspace administrators.
- The configuration variable d2l.Tools.Content.Lessons.NewTopicsAreVisibleByDefault is used to control the default visibility of new content topics within the New Content Experience (Lessons).
- When this configuration variable is set to ON, any new content topics added to a module in the New Content Experience are automatically set to "Visible" for learners by default.
In the Classic Content Experience:
- Go to Content from the navbar.
- Select Table of Contents.
- Click on Bulk Edit.
You can now bulk edit the entire module or individual topics and make them visible.
Hope this helps!
Chris.S.534
Re: Release Notes Updates
April 2026/20.26.04 Preview Release Notes are now live and ready for review!
Please note, this is only a preview for the upcoming Brightspace version, which we will begin to roll out on April 2, 2026. All features described are subject to change before then.
Also, the February 2026/20.26/02 Release Notes have been republished to include the following change:
- Updated Groups – Improved filters by groups and sections | Updated to add more information about the new filters.
Claire.D.2
Re: Gradebook horizontal scroll bar
Hi @John.H.2473,
Thank you for reaching out to the Brightspace Community and for sharing your feedback.
Updates to familiar workflows can take some adjustment, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. At this time, this change will not be reverted.
This update was implemented to address several important improvements:
- It fixes multiple long-standing defects within the Grades tool.
- It improves the accessibility of the table and introduces enhanced navigation functionality with the left and right arrows.
- It aligns Grades with other areas of D2L Brightspace, as the same table component is now used consistently across tools such as Classlist.
The goal of this update was to improve overall stability, accessibility, and consistency across the platform.
For users who prefer scrolling rather than using the navigation arrows, you can scroll horizontally by holding the shift key on your keyboard while using your mouse scroll wheel. SHIFT + Scroll works on both Windows and Mac and allows you to move left and right within the gradebook from anywhere on the page.
We appreciate your feedback and understand that adjustments take time.
Best,
Claire
Claire.S.188
Re: FUSION 2026 - Registration is now open!
[NOW OPEN] Call for Presentation Proposals 🎉
Interested in sharing your tips and tricks in learning and development or an inspiring story or a success?
This is your chance to ignite the joy of learning! Share them at this year's Fusion 2026 and as a presenter, get a discounted (50% off) registration rate!
Learn more about proposal submission:
Deadline: March 27th at 11:59pm
Looking forward to seeing you on stage!
Julia.P.6519
Re: Release Notes Updates
💡March 2026/20.26.03 Release Notes are now live and ready for review in all languages!
Also, the February 2026/20.26/02 Release Notes have been republished to include the following change:
- Updated Assignments – Streamlined group assignments creation workflow | Updated to add more information about the d2l.Tools.Dropbox.GroupDropboxCreationRedirectOptIn (OrgUnit) configuration variable.
Claire.D.2
FUSION 2026 - Registration is now open!
It's that time of the year again, and this time, it's going to be the hottest one yet 🔥
When: July 8-10, 2026
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Register: Fusion 2026 Official Website
We're excited to invite you to this year's Fusion 2026, D2L's annual client event where we come together to collaborate, build connections, and learn.
Stay tuned to more updates for announcements, full schedule, and deadlines.
Bookmark this thread to stay in touch - see you in Phoenix!
Julia.P.6519
Re: Course Selector on Minibar Settings
Hi @Alec.C.679,
This configuration variable was removed and is no longer functional per our Product team. To make Advanced Search visible in the Course Selector, a user must:
- Be enrolled in more than 25 courses, and
- Have the permission Manage Courses → See Advanced Course Search enabled for their role.
Thanks,
Vivek
Product Support Analyst
Vivek.V.2277
🏆 Community Spotlight: Isadora Mok-Kulakova
Meet Isadora Mok-Kulakova, Senior Digital Learning Platforms Administrator at the University of Calgary. Isadora brings hands-on experience supporting faculty at scale and is the creator of Designing Microlearning Content for Brightspace Support.
In this D2L Academy course, she shares practical, real-world strategies for using short, focused videos to deliver just-in-time support, troubleshoot common issues, and help instructors build confidence with Brightspace without disrupting their teaching flow. A highlight of the course is the “Did You Know?” microlearning series, which demonstrates how small, well-designed videos can make a big impact on faculty development by delivering clear, actionable guidance exactly when it’s needed.
Learn more about Community Champions
Aasim.Y.704
Re: D2L Academy News
📢 New Course Alert: Designing Microlearning Content for Brightspace Support
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The Designing Microlearning Content for Brightspace Support course, developed in collaboration with Isadora Mok-Kulakova, Senior Digital Learning Platforms Administrator at the University of Calgary, is now live!
In this course, Isadora shares practical strategies and real-world examples showing how short, focused microlearning videos can become a powerful tool for faculty development, just-in-time support, and Brightspace adoption.
🌟 Highlights:
🎥 Bite-sized video strategies for busy faculty
⚡ Just-in-time support that fits into teaching workflows
🛠️ Practical examples based on real faculty questions and pain points
This course is designed to help teams create scalable, sustainable microlearning content that supports instructors exactly when they need it.
Access the Course
📝 You must be a Brightspace client and logged into the new Single Sign-On for Community to access this resource.
🚌 Access Course
Languages Available: English
Aasim.Y.704
Re: Fixed Issues List Updates
I love that you are providinng the specific items added to the fixed issues list.
This is so helpful!
Thank you!
Jane.M.801