You can view personal files that you've added to your account on the Canvas Teacher app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Open User Menu
On the Dashboard, tap the Menu icon.
Open User Files
Tap the Files link.
View User Files
Files display the file size of each file [1]. To view a specific file, tap the name of the file [2].
Folders display how many items are within each folder [3]. To view items within a file folder, tap the Arrow icon next to the folder [4].
Search Files
To search for a file, tap the Search field [1]. Then enter the name of the file you want to view.
To open the file, tap the name of the file in the search results [2].
Notes:
- You must type three or more characters for search results to display.
- Search results will not include file folders.
View File
View your file [1].
To share your file, tap the Share icon [2]. To copy your file, tap the Copy icon [3].
To edit your file, tap the Edit link [4]. To return to the file folder, tap the Back link [5].
Note: Not all file types support sharing.
Edit File
You can edit the title [1] and access settings [2] for your files. To delete your file tap the Delete File link [3].
Add File or Folder
To add a new file or folder, tap the Add icon.
Create Folder
To create a new folder, tap the Create Folder button.
Name Folder
Enter the name of your folder [1]. Then tap the OK link [2].
Add File
To add a file, tap the Add File button.
Select File Location
Select the location of your file. You can take a new photo from your camera [1], record audio [2], find a file in your library [3], or upload a file [4].
Note: To learn more about media uploads, view the Canvas Media Comparison resource document.
