Course Files include any content uploaded to your course. You can upload one or multiple files, view all details about your files, preview files, publish and unpublish files, set usage rights, and restrict access to files.
Files are built with a responsive design to adjust for browser scaling. The folder navigation window, file displays, and even file names adjust to the width of the browser window.
This Knowledge Base Article contains instructions on the following:
User Files
Open User Files
In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Files link [2].
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View User Files
All your user folders display in the left panel [1]. View files in the right panel by clicking the name of a folder.
You can view your user quota and the percentage used [2]. If you are enrolled in any courses as a student, files that have been submitted as assignments do not apply to the user quota and are stored in the unfiled folder.
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View My Files
The My Files folder creates folders based on default events in Canvas. Once you upload a file related to one of these areas, the folder and accompanying file will be created for you.
- The Conversation attachments folder [1] stores files that you attach to Conversations messages.
- The Profile pictures folder [2] stores photos that you upload as a profile picture.
- The Unfiled folder [3] stores files that you attach to discussion topics or discussion replies.
My Files also includes any additional folders you create to organize your files, as well as any files not uploaded to a specific folder. If you have a student role in any courses, any files in the My Files folder that are not related to assignment submissions count toward your user quota.
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View Course and Group Files
Your course folders display below your user files [1]. If your Canvas admin added you to a group, group folders also display below the course folders [2].
You can easily move and organize files from your group, course, and user files.
You can also view course files and group files directly from the course or group.You can drag and drop files from your user files into a course or group folder.
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Course Files
Open Course Files
In Course Navigation, click the Files link.
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View Course Files
The basic functionality within Files is the same within each files location, but some features may differ according to feature area.
The left panel [1] shows all folders for quick navigation. Some folders may be housed within other folders. Click the arrows next to the folder name to expand all folders.
Click the name of a folder. All contents within the folder you are viewing display in the right panel [2]. You can also click folder names in the right panel to view folder content.
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Manage Files
Depending on the file area, files may contain several options to manage files:
Search for files [1]. Files is fully searchable by file name.
Add a folder (+ Folder) [2]. Add a new folder to Files to store files. Folders can also house other folders.
Upload a file [3]. Upload a file to Files.
Change the state of the file [4]. Files can be published, unpublished, or include a restricted status.
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Manage Selected Files
To select a file, click the name of the file. You can also select multiple files at the same time by holding the command (MAC) or control (PC) key.
When a file is selected, Files displays the file toolbar at the top of the window. Depending on the files area, the toolbar may contain several options to manage the selected file(s):
- Preview the file [1]
- Manage file to restrict access [2]
- Download the file [3] (when selecting more than one file, option appears to download as a zip file)
- Move the file [4]
- Delete the file [5]
You can also manage some or all options for a selected file within the file's Options menu [6].
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