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Adding Files to Your Course

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Overview

Share files with your students using the Canvas Files tool. You can link to files from assignments and announcements. You can also restrict files to only be visible to you, or to become available to students after a certain date. See: How do I use Files as an instructor? Links to an external site. or watch the below video. 

 

Video Overview

 

Instructions

  1. Go to your Canvas site. In the course navigation menu, click Files.
  2. Click +Folder to create a folder structure.
  3. Add files:
    1. Drag and drop into the current folder.
    2. Click Upload and navigate to the files you want to add. 
  4. Set file visibility/access so students only see the files you want them to. See How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas? Links to an external site.

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