You can reply to a discussion within the Canvas Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Note: The process of responding to a focused discussion or a threaded discussion is the same, although the layout of the discussion may look different depending on the depth of the discussion thread.
Reply to Discussion
To reply to the discussion, tap the Reply link for the discussion [1]. To reply to another discussion post, tap the Reply link for the post [2].
Create Reply
Add your reply in the Reply field [1]. To format your reply, use the Rich Content Editor icons [2].
If your course allows attachments in discussions, you can add an attachment by tapping the Attachment icon [3]. You can attach a file or upload video or audio.
To send your reply, tap the Send icon [4].