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How do I create chapters in my video in My Media in Canvas?

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1. Click the "My Media" link froma course navigation

If you do not have access to a Canvas course or the My Media link is not activated in your course, My Media in Canvas can also be accessed by clicking the Account link in the Global Navigation and selecting the My Media link that is listed in the fly-out window. For more information, visit the How to access My Media in Canvas guide.

2. Click the "Pencil" icon

3. Select the "Timeline" tab

4. Place the cursor on the timeline and click the "Create New Chapter" icon to create or update a chapter

5. Edit Chapter Information and click the "Save" button

You can add or edit the chapter Thumbnail field, Title field, Description field and Tags field. The Chapter Title field [1] is required. The Chapter Description field [2] and the Search Tags field [3] are optional but when filled out can help with search functionality. The Chapter Thumbnail field [4] allows you to upload a thumbnail image for the chapter, or automatically create one from the video.

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