Article Type: How to access the new D2L Brightspace navigation bar (navbar)
Question:
- How do I access Content, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, Grades, and other tools in the new D2L Brightspace navigation bar?
- Write a complete sentence including the problem or question.
Resolution:
- Log in to D2L Brightspace
Go to your SPC D2L login page and log in using your student or employee Minnstate credentials.
- Enter Your Course
From the My Courses widget or Course Selector (the waffle icon at the top), click the course you want to access.
- Locate the New Navigation Bar
At the top of the course page, you’ll see a horizontal menu bar. This is the new D2L navbar, which contains streamlined links to your main course tools.

- Access Key Tools from the Navbar:
- Content: Click Content to view course materials, lectures, modules, and readings.
- Assignments: Click Assignments to view upcoming assignment submissions, due dates, and instructions.
- Discussions: Access class discussion boards by selecting Discussions.
- Quizzes: Click Quizzes to take or review quizzes and exams.
- Grades: View feedback and grades by selecting Grades.
- Other Tools:
- Course Tools: tools like
- Class Progress,
- Checklist,
- Attendance,
- Groups.
- Course Tools
- Manage Files
- Quick Eval
- Intelligent Agents
- Click the Resources tab for links to the library, IT service desk, or institutional support services.
Summary:
This article explains how to navigate the new D2L Brightspace navbar to access core course tools such as Content, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, and Grades. It is intended for all students and faculty using the updated D2L interface.