You can leave comments on student assignments. Comments can be added before or after grading a submission.
You can also add comments using the comment library, add comments through Canvas DocViewer annotations, add a video comment, or add an audio comment.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Note: If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, Assignment Enhancements may be enabled in your course. Currently, Assignment Enhancements is only partially supported by the app.
Open Course
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
To view an assignment, tap the name of the assignment.
Open Submissions
Tap the Need Grading status link [1].
Note: If you want to filter submissions by a different status, tap the Submissions link [2] and apply the filter in the Submissions page.
Open Submission
Locate the student's submission and tap the name of the student.
Open Comments
Tap the Comments tab.
Add Comment
The student's submission is shown in the Comments tab and may contain comments from the student. If the submission was submitted multiple times, each file displays as a comment.
To view multiple comments, you can adjust the height of the comment window by tapping and holding the menu bar [1].
To add a comment, tap the Comment field [2].
To add an audio comment or video comment, tap the Attach icon [3].
Note: If you have populated comments in a comment library, you can add comments using the comment library.
Enter your comment to the student [1]. Then tap the Send icon [2].
Note: The Comment field displays text only and does not include the Rich Content Editor for formatting.
Attach File to Comment
Tap the Attach icon [1]. Tap the Add File link [2].
Select the location of your file from the options [1]. Tap the Upload link [2].
View Comment
View your comment to the student.
