{"id":10088,"date":"2024-05-07T09:11:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/?post_type=knowledgebase&#038;p=10088"},"modified":"2024-05-07T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:11:35","slug":"attach-file-to-assignment-2","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/knowledge-base\/assignments\/attach-file-to-assignment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Attach File to Assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/?knowledgebase=create-an-assignment\">create an assignment<\/a> before moving on to this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To attach a file to a Canvas assignment, go to the course menu on the left and click <strong>Modules <\/strong>or <strong>Assignments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Canvas course menu. Modules link is selected.\" class=\"wp-image-10090\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Next, click the name of the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Canvas assignment called, &quot;Math Problem Assignment.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-10091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14.png 379w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On the next page, click <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-15.png\" alt=\"Assignment page with publish, edit, and options buttons.\" class=\"wp-image-10092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-15.png 410w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-15-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the assignment settings page, enter instructions in the textbox and then press the enter key to go to the next line. The next line will contain the file attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"918\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16.png\" alt=\"Assignment settings page with assignment name and rich content editor containing toolbar and text.\" class=\"wp-image-10093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16.png 918w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16-768x333.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Go to the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18.png\" alt=\"Rich content editor toolbar with menu and toolbar buttons.\" class=\"wp-image-10095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18.png 670w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18-300x47.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the toolbar, click the <strong>Document icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Note: If the Document icon does not appear in the toolbar, click the more button (three dot icon) found on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19.png\" alt=\"Rich content editor toolbar with menu and additional toolbar buttons. Document icon is highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-10096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19.png 665w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When the menu appears, select <strong>Upload Document<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-20.png\" alt=\"Document menu displays upload document, course documents, and user documents. Upload document is highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-10097\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When the upload file window appears, <strong>drag and drop the file to the upload file area<\/strong>. Alternatively, click within the dotted rectangle to browse your computer for a file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-21-1024x697.png\" alt=\"Upload file window with dotted rectangle containing an image of a rocketship with the text &quot;upload file.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-10098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-21-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-21-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-21-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-21.png 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Verify that the attached file is correct. If the wrong file was uploaded, click the trash can icon found on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-25-1024x292.png\" alt=\"Upload file window with attached Word file. To the right of the file name is the trash can icon.\" class=\"wp-image-10104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-25-1024x292.png 1024w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-25-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-25-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-25.png 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After verifying the file, click <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"209\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Close and Submit buttons.\" class=\"wp-image-10099\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After clicking submit, the file name will display in the textbox with a Link Options button and Remove Link button. Click <strong>Link Options<\/strong> to see the available link settings (optional).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Note: If the Link Options button does not display, click the link containing the filename to display the Link Options button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-23.png\" alt=\"File name with Link Options and Remove Link buttons above. Link Options is selected.\" class=\"wp-image-10101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-23.png 525w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-23-300x102.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The link options panel presents the available file display options. Select <strong>preview inline <\/strong>so that the document displays a preview when the link is clicked (optional). Checking &#8220;expand preview by default&#8221; will automatically display the file preview window when the assignment is opened (optional).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Link Options panel containing file name, link address and display options. Preview inline is selected.\" class=\"wp-image-10120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-28.png 415w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-28-191x300.png 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To save any changes done under Link Options, click <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Done button.\" class=\"wp-image-10105\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Click <strong>Save <\/strong>to save the attachment and any other changes to the assignment&#8217;s settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Note: If the assignment is ready for students view, click Save &amp; Publish so it will also publish the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Cancel, Save &amp; Publish, and Save buttons.\" class=\"wp-image-10106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-27.png 375w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-27-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When you or your students open the assignment, click the link containing the file name to display the file preview. Alternatively, click the download button next to the file name to download the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29-1024x742.png\" alt=\"Assignment details page. Document preview of attached file displays on the page.\" class=\"wp-image-10125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29.png 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please create an assignment before moving on to this step. To attach a file to a Canvas assignment, go to the course menu on the left and click Modules or Assignments. Next, click the name of the assignment. On the next page, click Edit. In the assignment settings page, enter instructions in the textbox and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","knowledgebase_cat":[492],"class_list":["post-10088","knowledgebase","type-knowledgebase","status-publish","hentry","knowledgebase_cat-assignments"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledgebase\/10088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledgebase"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/knowledgebase"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10088"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledgebase\/10088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10149,"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledgebase\/10088\/revisions\/10149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"knowledgebase_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/at.csudh.edu\/canvas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledgebase_cat?post=10088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}