Replacing files

[kkovarik]

I would like to be able to replace files in canvas.  Is there a way to replace a file with a new file without first deleting the old file, then adding the new file?  It seems as though the only things you can do with a file is: download, rename, move, delete, share to commons.  Why isn't there an edit button so that you can reload a different file?  I often make edits to my files and don't want 5 old copies of the file hanging around in my list of files.  There must be a less tedious way of doing this but I'm not sure how.  

[valentinesking · Accepted solution]

KK, as long as the new file is the same name as the old file in Canvas - it should ask you if you want to replace the file.

[ClareConry-Murr]

I say I want to replace the file but then I still have to go back and add it again. 

[Chris_Hofer]

Hello there,  @kkovarik ...

 @valentinesking  is absolutely correct on this one, and I'll be marking her answer as "Correct".  I wanted to also point you to this Guide, https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13033-415241383  Refer to the section called "Replace Duplicate File" about mid-way down the page.  I hope this helps.

[prettey]

hi,

I'm posting back on this as no longer a complete solution, the file is indeed replaced and can be downloaded but the file preview no longer works.