How To: Add Files to a Canvas Course

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Description

This article will assist faculty and staff in uploading files to a Canvas Module.

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Steps

Add a File to a Module

  1. From the course navigation menu, select Modules
    A screenshot of the Canvas course navigation menu, with Modules highlighted
    Note: If you haven’t created a Module, please refer to these instructions.
  2. Click the plus sign to the right of the module
    A screenshot of an example module, with an arrow pointing to the plus sign beside it in the list
  3. Using the dropdown next to Add, select File
    A screenshot of the Add dropdown, with File highlighted

  4. Click [Create File(s)] to upload a file from your computer
    A screenshot of the Create Files form
    Note: If you would like to add an existing course file select from the file(s) listed under course files then click Add Item.

  5. Select Browse or Choose File, depending on your browser
    A screenshot of the File Browser in Canvas

  6. If desired, use the dropdown next to Indentation to indent the file

  7. Click Add Item
    A screenshot of the Create Files form demonstrating the Indentation Option and pointing to the Add Item button

  8. The file will show at the bottom of the Module and automatically be published

How to Rename an Existing File

  1. To the right of the file's name, click the options (three dots) icon
    A screenshot of a module filename, with an arrow pointing to the vertical three dots
  2. Click Edit
    A screenshot of the options dropdown next to a File Module, with an Edit button
  3. In the Title textbox rename the file
  4. If desired, use the dropdown next to Indentation to indent the file
  5. Click Update to save changes
    A screenshot of the Edit Item Details form
     


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Canvas is the University's Learning Management System (LMS) where faculty post course materials and assignments.