How do I download a single file as an instructor?
You can download a single file from any file storage area in Canvas.
Open Files
![Open Files](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/765/544/original/3d3185dd-7cd4-4f04-8e4d-85ec0f435748.png)
In Course Navigation, click the Files link.
Download File
Click the line item for the file [1]. Click the Download icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Download link [4].
Open File
![Open File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/779/769/original/8db2b5d3-f454-4b4c-b329-9413d2d22d19.png)
Your file will download to your desktop. Open the appropriate folder to view the file.