How do I attach a file to a message as an instructor?
You can upload supplemental files as part of your Inbox messages.
Note: Attachments appear in your user files in the Conversation Attachments folder and count against the files limit for your account.
00:07: How do I attach a file to a message? 00:10: In global navigation click the inbox link 00:14: Click the compose icon. 00:17: To attach a file click the attachment icon select the file and 00:21: click the open Button. 00:23: You can upload additional files by clicking the attachment icon. 00:27: If you accidentally select the wrong file. 00:30: Click the remove icon to remove it or click the attachment icon or 00:34: double-click the file to select a different file. 00:39: When you are finished click the send button. 00:42: The attachments display below the message to view the file. 00:45: Click the link. 00:47: This guide covered how to attach a file to a message.
Open Inbox
![Open Inbox](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/352/221/original/cb37edbb-9e8d-4299-8eda-fd2502701efd.png)
In Global Navigation, click the Inbox link.
Compose Message
To start a new message, click the Compose icon.
Note: The toolbar may appear different if your admin has enabled the auto-response or signature. For more information, visit How do I manage my Inbox settings as an instructor?
Browse for Attachment
![Browse for Attachment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/636/076/original/9c23b60f-2694-474d-9e4a-7b9cea35ae19.png)
To attach a file, click the Attachment icon.
Select File(s)
![Select File(s)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/643/319/original/54a36104-8348-4bb7-b279-56b4cbefc543.png)
Select the file and click the Open button.
Select Multiple Files
![Select Multiple Files](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/636/078/original/d8064aee-aa0b-4fbf-bd3d-f2b7fafbf3cc.png)
You can upload additional files by clicking the Attachment icon [1].
If you accidentally select the wrong file, click the Delete icon to remove it [2], or click the Attachment icon, or double click the file to select a different file.
When you are finished, click the Send button [3].
View Attachment(s)
![View Attachment(s)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/142/301/original/430386d0-504e-4d68-8328-811b51113cd3.png)
The attachments will appear below the message. To view the file, click the link.