Standarize File Submission Types

[RadLL]

I see that when I create an assignment that needs an upload, I can limit the file format types that students are allowed to upload. But when I create a new assignment, I either have to type out (or copy and paste) my list of file formats again.

Is there a way to create a default list of file formats that students are allowed to upload? It could be a default for the course, or for my login (across all of my courses).

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@RadLL ...

You might try creating an unpublished assignment in your course to use as an assignment "template" that includes all the settings you'd want to use for those specific kinds of assignments.  Then, use the "Duplicate" function to make a copy of that assignment, and it should keep those settings for you.  I tried this in my own sandbox course, and it worked as expected.  Hope this helps!

How do I duplicate an assignment?

[RadLL]

Thanks Chris! I hope Canvas adds a checkbox that says "apply my default", but until they add that feature, this is a good solution.

[Chris_Hofer]

@RadLL ...

You are welcome.  You could always submit an idea here in the Community for your "apply my default" suggestion.  That way, it could be evaluated by others.

Instructure Community Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Check out the section on "Ideas and Themes".

Hope this helps!