How do I annotate a file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my Android device?
Your instructor may upload a file for you to annotate as your assignment submission. You can annotate and submit a file as your assignment submission within the Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- If enabled in the browser version of Canvas, you will see celebration animations when you submit an on-time assignment in the Student app.
- If you need to edit your PDF annotations, tap the file link in the assignment description and submit the assignment again.
- Group assignments do not support the student annotation submission type.
Open Course
![Open Course](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/281/061/original/92361393-eba4-4892-85f8-e98fab75269e.png)
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
Open Assignments
![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/049/original/39fd5bdb-9dac-4126-824a-07eb75354a97.png)
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view Assignments in the menu.
Open Assignment
![Open Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/051/original/39809e27-45bd-45ae-bc0b-cca834019cb9.png)
Tap the assignment you want to open.
Submit Assignment
![Submit Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/077/504/original/a9729c33-c3ad-46c4-a421-b78920b10d71.png)
Tap the Submit Assignment button.
Open Student Annotation
![Open Student Annotation](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/055/original/064fc144-b215-44de-9e2a-62b3aa41ac80.png)
Tap the Student Annotation link.
View Toolbar
![View Toolbar](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/057/original/b2638c74-c1db-48d0-aee3-f36e8386c7e7.png)
In the toolbar you can manage your annotations.
To format text or add a note, tap and hold the Text Formatting icon [1].
To add drawings, tap and hold the Drawing icon [2].
To undo or redo annotations, tap the Undo or Redo icons [3].
To return to the previous screen, tap the Back icon [4].
Use Text Formatting Options
![Use Text Format Options](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/059/original/68dac981-e276-4428-8e3c-9e69c5fc17d0.png)
Tapping the Text Format icon displays a menu of formatting options.
To add text, tap the Textbox icon [1].
To add a note or comment, tap the Comment icon [2].
To highlight text, tap the Highlight icon [3].
To strikethrough text, tap the Strikethrough icon [4].
Use Drawing Options
![Use Drawing Options](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/061/original/a16278ef-71b2-4393-95d0-6687c1eeab99.png)
Tapping the Ink icon displays a menu of formatting options.
To add drawings, tap the Draw icon [1].
To add a rectangle, tap the Rectangle icon [2].
To erase annotations, tap the Eraser icon [3].
Submit Assignment
![Submit Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/065/original/154d9c96-2070-41bf-aaac-e1bfa2de0ec2.png)
Tap the Submit link.