01.3.2 Adding Files to Canvas
The Canvas 2-Step
Adding files to Canvas involves a 2-Step process:
1. Move the file from your computer to Canvas
For step by step instructions on uploading a file, check out the guide at https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13033-415241383 Links to an external site.
2. Link the file to a page so it is available to students
For step by step instructions on linking a file to a page, check out the guide at https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12724-415287672 Links to an external site.
Remembering these simple two steps will help you successfully add your content to your course.
Full Guides for Files
Files Links to an external site.
- How do I view my user files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view course files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view group files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I use Files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I move and organize my files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I rename a file as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I create a folder in Files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I upload a file to a course? Links to an external site.
- How do I preview a file as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I upload ZIP files as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I bulk upload files to a course? Links to an external site.
- How do I delete a file or folder as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I download a single file as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I download a folder in ZIP format as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I set usage rights and user access for a course file? Links to an external site.
- How do I set usage rights and user access for a course file folder? Links to an external site.
- How do I edit an HTML file in a course? Links to an external site.
- What types of files can be previewed in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- What types of media files can I upload in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view my Microsoft Office 365 files in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view my Google Drive files in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I create a file link in a page in a course? Links to an external site.