Modify your Brightspace Account Settings

Customizing your account settings in D2L Brightspace allows you to tailor the platform to your personal preferences. This guide will walk you through how to update your account settings, including changing your email, adjusting font sizes, and setting your online status.

Step 1: Access Account Settings

1. Log in to D2L Brightspace: Start by logging into your D2L Brightspace account using your username and password.
2. Open Your Personal Menu: Click on your name in the top right corner of the screen to open your personal menu.
3. Select Account Settings: From the dropdown menu, click on "Account Settings" to access the settings page.

Step 2: Update General Settings

1. Change Email Address: In the General Settings area, you can update the email address used to receive notifications.
2. Change Your Password: This is also where you can change your password to enhance the security of your account.
3. Customize Font Size: You can adjust the system font size to make text easier to read.
• Example: Increase the font size for better readability.
• Note: Font changes will not affect images, documents, or objects like math questions.

Step 3: Adjust Dialog Settings

1. Set Secondary Windows: The Dialog Setting section allows you to choose how secondary windows are displayed.
• Dialogs or Pop-ups: If you use assistive technology, like a screen reader, it's recommended to set secondary windows as pop-ups.
• Example: Change the setting to pop-ups for better accessibility.

Step 4: Customize Additional Settings

1. HTML Editor Settings: Customize how the HTML editor behaves when creating content.
2. Reading Content: Adjust settings related to how content is marked as read.
3. Video Settings: Optimize video settings for your needs, particularly if you use assistive technologies.

Step 5: Change Locale and Language Preferences

1. Update Locale Settings: In the Locale and Language area, you can change the display settings for your clock, date, and time.
2. Set First Day of the Week: For example, you might want to change the first day of the week to Monday for calendar displays.

Step 6: Manage Online Status

1. Customize Online Status: Your online status is visible in various parts of the Brightspace Learning Environment, such as in the Classlist and Instant Messages.
• Example: Set your status to always appear offline if you prefer not to show when you are logged in.

Step 7: Save Your Changes

Click Save and Close: Once you’ve made all your desired changes, click "Save and Close" to apply the updates to your account settings.