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February 2026
In this release:
- Content: Stack blocks vertically in Ultra Documents
- Automations: Automatically send messages to students based on course-level rules
Content: Stack blocks vertically in Ultra Documents
Instructors can stack blocks in a single column in Documents to create cleaner layouts and reduce whitespace. A new toggle in the block toolbar lets you switch between column-level and block-level editing. In column mode, actions apply to the entire column. In block mode, instructors can resize, move, or delete individual blocks.
Columns can also be dropped into another block’s area for more flexible layouts. These changes work with existing features such as undo/redo, printing, and AI layout generation. This enhancement also includes accessibility improvements for screen readers.
For example on this image you will see three blocks of content in two columns:
To move the blocks around, you could use these options:
- Use the waffle icon and options to move your blocks of content around.
- Remember that you can also ask the AI AI Design Assistant move the blocks around.tically send messages to students based on course-level rules
Automations: Automatically send messages to students based on course-level rules
ages to students based on custom rules set at the course level. Instructors define the score thresholds and write the messages. These automations help instructors deliver timely, personalised feedback throughout the course, boosting student engagement and saving time.
Follow these steps:
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Locate the automations on the right-hand side of the screen under the Instructor information.
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Add a new automation
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There are two types of messages to add: congratulatory and supportive messages. Choose the applicable one and set the criteria.
This is what the screen will look like when you create an automation:
- Add a proper desciptive heading for this automation message, e.g. for shich assessment and some idea of your criteria.
- Choose the item.
- Choose the criteria
- Update the first sentence of the default message to indicate for which assessment the students received this message.
By default, a message is displayed, but you can customise it to your specific needs. Remember to add your name at the bottom of the message!
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