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Turn your own notes into a Canvas quiz with no time limit

Find the Canvas setting that removes the countdown, then generate practice questions with explanations from the PDFs, slides or notes you already have.

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Why an untimed Canvas quiz is useful

A Canvas quiz with no time limit is useful when the goal is understanding rather than speed, such as practice before an exam or make-up work for a student who needs more room. In Canvas, the countdown is a quiz setting, so the first step is checking the time limit option in the quiz options and saving the change.

Removing the time limit does not change the question content or the answer key.
Attempts and availability dates are separate settings and still control access.
Questions generated from your own notes match the material you are teaching.
Explanations show why each answer is right or wrong, which helps during untimed review.

Example Canvas quiz settings questions

In Canvas, where do you turn off a quiz's time limit?In the quiz settings, uncheck the time limit option and save, because the countdown only applies when that option is set.

Does a time limit in Canvas change the quiz questions?No. The timer only controls how long an attempt stays open, while the question content and answer key stay the same.

What does a student with an approved accommodation usually get on a timed Canvas quiz?Extra time applied to that student's attempt by the instructor, while the rest of the class keeps the standard limit.

Why might an instructor leave a practice quiz untimed?Untimed practice lets students focus on recall and reasoning instead of speed, so the score reflects understanding.

If a Canvas quiz has no time limit, what still controls access?The number of attempts and the availability or due dates, since these settings are separate from the timer.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Pick the question types that fit your course, and get an explanation with each answer.

Built from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page and questions are written from that content.

Export for your LMS on Pro

Pro includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for importing questions into a learning management system.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page that the quiz should cover.

Choose question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and generate the set.

Review, then study or export

Check the explanations, study in the browser on Free, or export on Plus or Pro.

The questions are the other half of the job. DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with an explanation for each answer. The Free plan includes 3 generations a month and study in the browser. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) adds unlimited generations and exports, and Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

Untimed practice works best when the questions come from the course itself, so review each explanation before assigning anything.

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Frequently asked questions

Does removing the time limit change how a Canvas quiz is scored?

No. The time limit only controls the countdown, while scoring, point values and the answer key stay the same. Check the grading settings separately if you change other options.

How should I study for an untimed quiz?

Answer questions from memory first, then check the explanations for any you missed. Spreading sessions over several days works better than one long cram session.

Can DeckOwl export a quiz for Canvas?

Pro includes QTI 2.1 export, a standard format for importing quiz questions into learning management systems. Check your Canvas import options before uploading the file.

Is there a free way to try DeckOwl?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require Plus or Pro.

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