[ARCHIVED] Excel files do not show in DocViewer in iOS Canvas Teacher app.

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sobrien
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I just started using the Canvas Teacher app on my iPad to grade primarily. Why do some types of documents not "show up" in the DocViewer? The biggest one I notice is Excel. I'm an Accounting teacher, and I'm frustrated that students' Excel files aren't viewable in the app. Any help out there for me? Thanks

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rseilham
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@sobrien

The only documents supported by SpeedGrader in the Canvas Teacher app are PDF, Word Doc, and most image files. On the web, most other files, like Excel preview as PDFs and you'll need to download the file to view and grade. Unfortunately, the download and preview as a PDF feature doesn't work with Canvas Teacher. 

I would recommend that you Suggest an Idea in the community so others can discuss the benefits of adding additional files or a download option. 

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