how to upload files to course canvas

How do I upload files to canvas?

Click the title of the file you want to upload [1] and click the Openbutton [2]. Upload Files via Drag and Drop. Some web browsers contain a unique feature that allows the user to add to files by simply dragging and dropping the files from a file window directly into the Canvas file repository.

How do I import a canvas course in canvas?

Nov 29, 2021 · Uploading a New File. In the Course Navigation, click on " Files ." In the top-right corner, click the " Upload " button. In the window pop-up that opens to search your computer's files, click the title of the file you want to upload and click the " Open " button.

How do I upload files to a course?

Select the files you want to upload to your course [1]. To select a group of files, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click the first and last files in the group. To select multiple files, hold down the Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) key on your keyboard and click each file. Click the Open button [2].

Does canvas support file uploads larger than 5 GB?

To upload a file from your computer, click the Upload File button [1]. When the file window appears, locate and click the name of the file. At the bottom of the window, click the Choose or Browse button (depending on your browser). To upload a file you already uploaded to Canvas, click the Click here to find a file... link [2]. The file list will expand.

Upload a New Version of an Existing File

1. If a file with the same name already exists in the folder where you are uploading your file, you will be asked if you want to replace or rename it. To create a duplicate of the file with the same name, click the "Change Name" button. This option will create a duplicate copy of the file with a different name.

Confirm Upload and View File

1. A progress bar will appear at the top of screen tracking the progress of your file upload.

How to upload a file to canvas?

To upload a file from your computer, click the Upload File button [1]. When the file window appears, locate and click the name of the file. At the bottom of the window, click the Choose or Browse button (depending on your browser). To upload a file you already uploaded to Canvas, click the Click here to find a file... link [2].

Where are Google Docs files stored?

Files are stored in the Submissions folder. If your institution has enabled Google Docs as a submission type, you can also upload a file from Google Drive.

Can you disable celebration animation in Canvas?

However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings. If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option.

Can you delete a file in a graded assignment?

However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.

Select Content Type

In the Content Type drop-down menu, choose the Canvas Course Export Package option.

Select Migration Content

To import all content from the course, select the All Content radio button [1].

Adjust Events and Due Dates

If you want to adjust the due dates associated with the course events and assignments, click the Adjust events and due dates checkbox.

View Current Jobs

The Current Jobs section displays the status of your import. Running reports display a progress bar indicating the time remaining to complete the import [1].

Uploading and Linking in Canvas

Fortunately, uploading and linking your syllabus on your Canvas syllabus page or home page is a single process.

About The Author

Caroline Toy is Learning Experience Designer in the Center for Learning and Teaching.