Adding an attachment to a page.

[DouglasFranks]

Not finding anything about how to add an attachment to a page.

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @DouglasFranks ...

I'm assuming that you are an instructor.  There are a couple different methods on how to attach a file such as a Word document or a PDF file to a content page in your course.  These methods are both outlined here:

• How do I upload a document in the Rich Content Edi... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I embed documents from Canvas in the Rich C... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
  • This one assumes that you have previously uploaded your files to the "Files" area of your course.  Here's a Guide on how to do that: How do I upload a file to a course? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

I hope these resources will be of help to you!  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  Thanks!

[SusanNiemeyer]

Just to add to @Chris_Hofer's great explanation, in Canvas, we don't use the verb "attach." when we are creating Canvas Pages and other content. Instead, we "upload" and "embed" content from other sources.