Downloading documents

[stevencopeland]

How do you download documents on the canvas community?

[kona]

stevencopeland, I'd be happy to help! Are you trying to download a document from the Community to your computer or upload a document from your computer to the Community? If it's the latter, then you should be able to go to any group that you're a member of, click on Content, and then "Upload a File" (on the left normally). You can then copy and paste this URL (to the file you just uploaded) anywhere in the Community and it will provide a direct link to the file.

[stevencopeland]

I am trying to download a file from the community.

[kona]

You should be able to click on it and have the option to save it. Do you mind providing the link to the file you're trying to download so I can better help?

[stevencopeland]

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1326-what-are-the-canvas-community-guidelines 

[kona · Accepted solution]

stevencopeland, ah, I see the issue. This isn't actually a file, it's a document (so basically a web-page). But, what you can do is click on "Actions" (upper right corner) and select "View as PDF." From there you should be able to save the document to your computer.

[kona]

And, as a side note, if you just like to attach the file directly to a post in the Community (without uploading it to a group first) you can start creating a message/reply and then click "Use Advanced editor." When you do this the option to attach a file will show up on the bottom left.

I use the adding a file to a group method if I think I'm going to be referencing that file in other/multiple discussions/posts in the Community. I use the attaching it to a reply method (above) if I think it's a one time deal and only really relevant to that specific discussion.

Hope this helps!