How do I upload a file to Canvas?

You have written an essay or have another document that you have to upload to Canvas. Fortunately, uploading documents to Canvas is very easy. Follow the steps below to upload a file from your computer. 

Step 1

Go to your assignment. 

Step 2

Under the assignment instructions, you will see the words "Choose a submission type." Below this you will see four buttons, labeled "Upload," Office 365," "Studio," and "More."

Step 3

Choose the button labeled "Upload."

Step 4

Underneath the four buttons, you will see an image of a rocket. Below the image, you will see the words "Drag a file here, or choose a file to upload."

Step 5

Open the location where the file you want to upload is saved.  You can now drag your file to the image of the rocket, or you can click "Choose a file to upload," which will open a list of files. If this is not the right location, you will need to change the location manually. 

Step 6

Select the file you want to upload and click on it. The file name will appear in the area titled "File name"

Step 7

Click the button labeled "Open." This will upload the file to your Canvas course.

Need help?

If you need help with this procedure, please come to the library and a librarian will help you.