# How do I create a Hot Spot question in New Quizzes?

When [creating a quiz](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-create-a-quiz-using-New-Quizzes/ta-p/1173), you can create a Hot Spot question in New Quizzes. Hot Spot questions allow teachers to upload images and have their students identify a specific area in that image.

The following image types can be used for Hot Spot questions:

<div id="bkmrk-bmp-gif-jpg%2Fjpeg-png"><div><div>- BMP
- GIF
- JPG/JPEG
- PNG

</div></div></div>You can also [duplicate Hot Spot questions](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-duplicate-an-individual-question-in-New-Quizzes/ta-p/404516) to create a new question.

**Notes:**

<div id="bkmrk-hot-spot-questions-a"><div>- Hot spot questions are not accessible for users who require keyboard-only access or screen readers.
- You can use keyboard shortcuts to move, resize, and manage multiple Hot Spot shapes. To view the list of Hot Spot Controls and Shortcuts while creating the quiz, press the **I** key. To close it, press the **Esc** or **C** key. Make sure that no input field is selected to use these controls and shortcuts.

</div></div>## Add Question

<div data-step-uuid="684ae83b-89b3-4a15-83f3-0b68becbb109" id="bkmrk-"><div data-step-uuid="684ae83b-89b3-4a15-83f3-0b68becbb109"><div>![Add Question](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/890/646/original/587bbcbb-f8b7-4f0c-a435-3011a958fbee.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To create a question, click the **Add** button anywhere in the quiz.

## Add Hot Spot Question

<div data-step-uuid="3b904b48-a8e7-4017-bbfb-cb3cb848622d" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="3b904b48-a8e7-4017-bbfb-cb3cb848622d"><div>![Add Hot Spot Question](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/350/613/original/014a181e-6e11-4668-ab68-38261a7e4ec6.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Click the **Add Hot Spot** button.

## Add Question Title and Stem

<div data-step-uuid="1b6ac821-3f8b-47ca-a3f9-283bf9d07a78" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="1b6ac821-3f8b-47ca-a3f9-283bf9d07a78"><div>![Add Question Title and Stem](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/726/317/original/4343b1bd-e5d6-4d83-b2d1-d646905420a1.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In the **Question Title** field \[1\], add a question title. Question titles are optional and are not visible to students.

In the **Question Stem** field \[2\], add the question stem. The question stem contains the question and, if necessary, additional instructions and information. You can [use the Rich Content Editor](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-the-Rich-Content-Editor-RCE/ta-p/12) to format and add content to your question stem.

## Upload Image

<div data-step-uuid="aa17efbf-c1e2-4366-a411-56358935114c" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="aa17efbf-c1e2-4366-a411-56358935114c"><div>![Upload Image](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/289/840/original/f0acd5d5-af3a-4890-b4b5-9b7a12bc3854.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To upload an image for the Hot Spot question, drag and drop the image \[1\]. You can also select a file by clicking the **Browse** link \[2\] or pressing the **B** key.

## Draw Hot Spot

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div>[![Draw Hot Spot](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/212/690/medium/4d298401-d5ab-4775-b32b-db40a3d08181.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/212/690/original/4d298401-d5ab-4775-b32b-db40a3d08181.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>You can use one of three shapes to draw the Hot Spot: square \[1\], circle \[2\], and polygon \[3\]. Additionally, you can define multiple correct hotspot areas and select multiple areas for hotspot quiz questions \[4\]. Questions created before this change can also be edited to support multiple hotspots.

To delete a Hot Spot and create a new one, click a shape tool or the image. You can also press the **Backspace** or **Delete** key, then create a new Hot Spot.

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk-autograding-will-ass"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div><div>- Autograding will assess the students' selections based on the predefined correct answers.
- This feature supports regrading functionality.
- Students' response attempts are limited to the number of hotspots you set."

</div></div><div data-step-uuid="47bc143a-ed05-405f-a6f3-f9eac99fbc94"></div></div></div>### Use Square or Circle Tool

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div data-step-uuid="47bc143a-ed05-405f-a6f3-f9eac99fbc94"><div>[![Use Square or Circle Tool](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/052/639/medium/2ad7355c-3635-4631-8048-4e197acb9a4e.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/052/639/original/2ad7355c-3635-4631-8048-4e197acb9a4e.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>To create a square or circle Hot Spot, click the shape \[1\] then drag the shape over the Hot Spot \[2\]. To complete the shape, click your mouse.

Alternatively, you can press the **R** key (square) or **O** key (oval/circle) and use the following Hot Spot Controls:

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk-to-move-the-hot-spot"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div data-step-uuid="47bc143a-ed05-405f-a6f3-f9eac99fbc94"><div><div>- To move the Hot Spot, use the **Arrow** keys.
- To resize the Hot Spot, press **Shift** and use the **Arrow** keys.
- To shrink the Hot Spot, press **Shift**+**Alt** (on a PC keyboard) or **Alt**+**Option** (on a Mac keyboard) and use the **Arrow** keys.

</div></div></div><div data-step-uuid="81b06250-1cb7-4aa3-beda-b1ae860238a8"></div></div></div>### Use Polygon Tool

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div data-step-uuid="81b06250-1cb7-4aa3-beda-b1ae860238a8"><div>[![Use Polygon Tool](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/052/632/medium/ce1efd5c-9461-4e6d-9ef2-bb8c043032a2.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/052/632/original/ce1efd5c-9461-4e6d-9ef2-bb8c043032a2.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>To create a polygon Hot Spot, click the polygon shape \[1\]. Click the image then drag the tool around the image to create each side of the polygon \[2\]. To end one side of the polygon, click your mouse. To close the Hot Spot area, double click your mouse at any time.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts:

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk-to-draw-a-polygon-ho"><div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc"><div data-step-uuid="81b06250-1cb7-4aa3-beda-b1ae860238a8"><div><div>- To draw a Polygon Hot Spot, press the **P** key.
- To add a Polygon Point, press the **Enter** key.
- To close the Polygon Hot Spot, press the **E** key.

</div></div></div></div></div>To move, resize, or shrink the polygon, use the following Hot Spot controls:

<div data-step-uuid="bb548e4a-df0d-4e50-abf9-b5fb9de08adc" id="bkmrk-move%3A-use-the%C2%A0arrow%C2%A0"><div data-step-uuid="81b06250-1cb7-4aa3-beda-b1ae860238a8"><div><div>- Move: Use the **Arrow** keys.
- Resize: Press **Shift** and use the **Arrow** keys.
- Shrink: Press **Shift**+**Alt** (on a PC keyboard) or **Alt**+**Option** (on a Mac keyboard) and use the **Arrow** keys.

</div></div></div></div>## Expand Image

<div data-step-uuid="26ed5198-cc99-4108-b7c8-7f08e6777d7b" id="bkmrk--6"><div data-step-uuid="26ed5198-cc99-4108-b7c8-7f08e6777d7b"><div>![Expand Image](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/052/637/original/04cc8944-2c1b-487f-a862-53ec3d5bfb4a.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To expand the image when creating a Hot Spot, click the **Expand** icon or press the **F** key.

<div data-step-uuid="26ed5198-cc99-4108-b7c8-7f08e6777d7b" id="bkmrk--7"><div data-step-uuid="26ed5198-cc99-4108-b7c8-7f08e6777d7b"><div><div></div></div><div>[![View Expanded Image](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/692/914/medium/238ef585-765d-4be4-95cc-cf78c6638ddf.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/692/914/original/238ef585-765d-4be4-95cc-cf78c6638ddf.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>From the expanded view, you can use any shape to create a Hot Spot \[1\]. To save the Hot Spot, click the **Done** button \[2\]. To return to the quiz question, click the **Close** icon \[3\].

## Set Options

<div data-step-uuid="87c2727f-5456-4385-bd04-bcae9a6f661a" id="bkmrk--8"><div data-step-uuid="87c2727f-5456-4385-bd04-bcae9a6f661a"><div>![Set Options](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/303/330/original/bdd8bf2f-b4fc-4086-a9b4-42eabd53da72.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To allow students to use an on-screen calculator for this question, click the **Show on-screen calculator** checkbox \[1\].

If you select this option, you can choose either a basic calculator \[2\] or a scientific calculator \[3\]. The basic calculator displays numbers and basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide). The scientific calculator displays more options for advanced calculations.

**Note:** The on-screen calculator option is intended to be used while displaying one question at a time. If the quiz does not display one question at a time, students may be able to use the calculator for all questions.

## Align to Outcome

<div data-step-uuid="fc8434f6-2a1f-4ec8-98d9-b6a22a9748b4" id="bkmrk--9"><div data-step-uuid="fc8434f6-2a1f-4ec8-98d9-b6a22a9748b4"><div>![Align to Outcome](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/289/834/original/2796ad31-4f31-4c86-9cb3-4fb614e58cc2.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To [align the question to an outcome,](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-align-an-outcome-to-a-quiz-question-in-New-Quizzes/ta-p/778) click anywhere in the **Align to Outcomes** section.

## Add to Item Bank

<div data-step-uuid="b2a134b2-b7df-4238-8315-172a4dc6f1f5" id="bkmrk--10"><div data-step-uuid="b2a134b2-b7df-4238-8315-172a4dc6f1f5"><div>![Add to Item Bank](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/289/830/original/ec351ef1-32eb-46aa-9b23-24ec891675c8.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To [add the question to an item bank](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-content-to-an-item-bank-in-New-Quizzes/ta-p/587), click the **Add to Bank** link.

**Note:** After a question has been added to an item bank, it can only be edited in the item bank. You can still set unique point values and options in the quiz for an item bank question.

## Add Point Value and Feedback

<div data-step-uuid="1b02ebe0-d6d8-48d6-b95e-5e78faaef5ed" id="bkmrk--11"><div data-step-uuid="1b02ebe0-d6d8-48d6-b95e-5e78faaef5ed"><div>![Add Point Value and Feedback](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/289/836/original/37e1db97-ae26-4872-b92a-37c60524c78a.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To customize the point value for the question, type the point value in the **Points** field \[1\] or use the arrows to increase or decrease the point value \[2\].

To [leave feedback for students](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-feedback-to-a-question-in-New-Quizzes/ta-p/591), click the **Feedback** icon \[3\].

## Save Question

<div data-step-uuid="ac18c4f7-b093-49eb-9cb3-0270024c9af0" id="bkmrk--12"><div data-step-uuid="ac18c4f7-b093-49eb-9cb3-0270024c9af0"><div>![Save Question](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/062/512/original/8652ed91-4b29-4774-aa6a-ed27527bed27.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To save the question, click the **Done** button.

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