Canvas for Instructors - Files
Managing and Viewing Files
These links guide instructors on how to view and utilize different types of files within Canvas, including user files, course files, and group files.
- How do I view my user files as an instructor?
- How do I view course files as an instructor?
- How do I view group files as an instructor?
- How do I use Files as an instructor?
Organizing and Manipulating Files
This section provides instructions for organizing, renaming, uploading, and deleting files, offering tools to efficiently manage course-related documents and materials.
- How do I move and organize my files as an instructor?
- How do I rename a file as an instructor?
- How do I create a folder in Files as an instructor?
- How do I upload a file to a course?
- How do I bulk upload files to a course?
- How do I upload ZIP files as an instructor?
- How do I delete a file or folder as an instructor?
Previewing and Downloading Files
Find out how to preview and download files, whether individual or in ZIP format, to facilitate the sharing and access of course materials.
- How do I preview a file as an instructor?
- How do I download a single file as an instructor?
- How do I download a folder in ZIP format as an instructor?
Access and Usage Rights
These links detail how to manage the access and usage rights of files and folders within a course, allowing instructors to control the visibility and permissions associated with their content.
- How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas?
- How do I set usage rights and user access for a course file?
- How do I set usage rights and user access for a course file folder?
Advanced File Options
For those looking to further customize and utilize files within Canvas, these resources explore editing HTML files, previewing various document types, uploading media files, and integrating Microsoft Office 365 files.
- How do I edit an HTML file in a course?
- What types of documents can be previewed in Canvas?
- What types of media files can I upload in Canvas as an instructor?
- How do I view my Microsoft Office 365 files in Canvas as an instructor?