Files
Introduction
As a student, Files allows you to store files and assignments within Canvas. You can upload one or multiple files, view all details about your files, and preview files.
You may have access to files (documents, images, media, etc.) in three different feature areas:
- User files Links to an external site., located in your user account
- Course files Links to an external site., located in each course where you are enrolled (if your instructor allows you to view Course Files)
- Group files Links to an external site., located in each group where you are a member
Viewing Files
The basic functionality within Files is the same within each files location, but some features may differ according to feature area.
The left panel [1] shows all folders for quick navigation. Some folders may be housed within other folders. To expand all folders, click the arrows next to the folder name.
When you click the name of a folder, all contents within the folder you are viewing display in the right panel [2]. You can also click folder names in the right panel to view folder content.
For each file, you can view the name of the file [1], the date the file was created [2], the date the file was modified [3] the name of the person who modified the file (if modified by another user) [4], and the size of the file [5].
You can also view the published status [6] for your user files.
Files are sorted alphabetically. To sort files, click the name of any column heading. Links to an external site.
Canvas Files Overview