How do I upload a file as an assignment submission for a course using Assignment Enhancements?
If your instructor allows file uploads as a submission type, you can upload a file from your computer or Canvas User files as an assignment submission. This lesson shows how to turn in a standard online assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements.
Files uploaded using the Rich Content Editor count toward your user storage quota. Any attachments added from your computer as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your user files but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.
If your institution has enabled Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365 as a submission type, you can upload a file from Google Drive or Office 365.
Notes:
- If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, Assignment Enhancements may not be enabled in your course or your instructor may not have used a supported assignment type. Please view this guide for more information.
- Assignment Enhancements does not support Cloud Assignments.
- Not all file types may be available for your assignment, depending on the assignment submission type set by your instructor.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see options to submit your work, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the assignment is not within its availability dates. View the assignment header and details for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
- Canvas will not accept file uploads larger than 500 MB.
Open Assignments
![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/114/909/original/59aa55ec-6a5c-40ce-9c2b-e0ee20d02f86.png)
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
![Open Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/821/203/original/ae5ab946-f7e4-4dae-ace4-09f5c8907aa1.png)
Click the name of the assignment.
Select Submission Type
![Select Submission Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/275/original/06e6ed40-b71f-4827-85ac-1cfb444223b2.png)
Your instructor may specify which submission types are appropriate for each assignment.
If your instructor allows multiple submission types for the assignment, accepted submission types display in the Choose a submission type section [1].
Click the Upload option [2].
If your instructor only allows File submissions, the Upload File tool displays in place of the Choose a submission type section.
Notes:
- If the Upload submission type does not display, your instructor has restricted this submission type.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see options to submit your work, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the assignment is not within its availability dates. View the assignment header and details for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
Upload Computer File
To upload a file from your computer, drag and drop a file [1], or browse your computer files by clicking the Choose a file to upload link [2].
Select File
![Select File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/114/902/original/8a23b814-116f-46ab-8013-dcac89d5253c.png)
Select your file [1] and click the Open button [2].
Upload Canvas User File
To upload a file from your Canvas user files, click the Canvas Files button.
Submit Assignment
Your file displays as a draft submission [1].
To delete the file, click the Delete icon [2].
To submit the file, click the Submit Assignment button [3].
If you are working on an additional assignment attempt, you can cancel your submission by clicking the Cancel Attempt button [4].
View Submission
When your submission is successfully submitted, the Progress Tracker displays a Submitted status [1] and your most recent submission displays [2].
If you choose, you may resubmit another version of your assignment using the New Attempt button [3].
If you've submitted multiple assignment submissions, you can view previous submissions by clicking the Attempt drop-down [4].
To add an assignment comment for your instructor, click the Add Comment button [5].
Notes:
- If you're not able to resubmit work, your instructor may have limited the number of allowed submissions or the assignment may no longer be accepting submissions due to the assignment's availability dates.
- Once you've submitted your work, the assignment will still display in the Assignments page and the Syllabus.