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Add a File to a Canvas Module, Page, Announcement, or Assignment

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Canvas allows you to upload files into your Canvas course. This includes documents, photos, PDFs, media files, and more. Files can be placed in Announcements, Modules, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, and Quizzes within your Canvas course.

To add a file to a content page: 

  1. In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, click the file icon.
  2. Select an option based on where your file is located:
    • To select a file from your computer, click Upload Document.
    • To choose a file already uploaded to the Files area of your Canvas course, click Course Documents.
    • To choose a file from your personal folder, click User Documents. (Please note that this option keeps files in a separate area from your course files.)

For detailed instructions on how to use Canvas, please refer to the official Canvas Instructor Guide and Canvas Instructor Video Tutorials.

In addition to these resources, you can also reach Canvas 24/7 Support by logging in and clicking Help on the left‑side navigation of any page in Canvas.

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