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There are a variety of file types that may be attached as a submission to an assignment. ISU Canvas accepts Google Doc, Google Sheet, and Google Slide files; Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), Excel (.xls/.xlsx), and PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx); and PDF Files. Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5GB.Note: Your instructor may limit file types for an assignment submission.
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Files uploaded using the Rich Content Editor count toward your user storage quota. Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment 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. Submitted files are stored in the Submissions folder.
You can submit assignments from Google Drive, Dropbox, or another third-party service via your desktop computer in one of three ways:
- Download the file to your computer and submit as a file upload.
- Share the file, copy the file URL, and submit as a Website URL (if your instructor has enabled the text entry or Website URL options).
- Use Canvas to record an audio or video file (if your instructor has enabled the media file option).
You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS Device.
How do I submit an online assignment?
- Click on the Assignment you wish to submit to.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and under Choose a submission type select the submission type. Your instructor will decide what kinds of submissions are appropriate for each assignment. There are four submission types: upload a file, submit a text entry, enter a website URL, or submit media. You can only select one submission type per submission. Note: If you do not see Choose a Submission type, your instructor may not want you to submit your assignment online or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
- To upload a file from your computer or take a photo using your webcam and submit it as your assignment, select the File Upload tab.
- To submit a text entry assignment, select the Text Entry tab. Type or copy and paste text into the Rich Content Editor. Note: The assignment submission Rich Text Editor includes a word count display below the bottom right corner of the text box.
- To submit a website URL, select the Website URL tab. Type or copy and paste the URL into the Website URL field.
- To submit a media recording, select the Media tab and click the Record/Upload Media button. You have the option to record video or record audio to upload to the assignment. To select a microphone for your recording, click the Mic button. To select a webcam, or to turn the webcam off for audio-only recordings, click the Webcam button. When you are finished recording, select the file you want to upload and click Open to begin uploading the file.
- When you are ready to submit your assignment, click the Submit Assignment button. Note: Large files using the File Upload tab display a submission status indicator.
- After you have submitted your work, you will see information in the Sidebar about your submission. For file uploads, the sidebar provides a link to your submission to download if necessary. If you choose, you may resubmit another version of your assignment using the New Attempt button. You can view the details of your most recent submission in the Sidebar, but your instructor can see all of your submissions. Note: Your instructor may limit the number of submissions you are allotted for an assignment.
How do I upload a file from Google Drive?
- Click on the Assignment you wish to submit to
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and under Choose a submission type, click the More (3 dots) button
- Select Google Assignments - if you are not currently logged into your ISU Google Drive you will be prompted to log in using Duo Authentication.
- Click on Select File and and locate the file on your Google Drive
- Select the file and click Add. You will be notified that clicking the attachment will initiate a download of your file in order to allow ISU Canvas to access it. Note that there is a 10MB file size limit for the download. Select Attach to continue the download.
- Once the file has been uploaded, select Submit Assignment.
How do I use my webcam to take a photo for an assignment submission?
You can use your device's webcam to take a photo and use it as your assignment submission. Submission photos are saved to the Submissions folder in your user files as a PNG file.
- Click on the Assignment you wish to submit to.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and under Choose a submission type, select Webcam Photo. If you have not yet enabled Canvas to access your camera, you may be prompted to allow access in your browser settings.
- To take a photo using your device's webcam, click the Take Photo button.
- To use the photo you took as your assignment submission, click the Use This Photo button. To retake the photo, click the Try Again button. You can preview your photo in the File Upload tab. To remove the photo from your submission, click the Delete icon.
- Click the Submit Assignment button. Large files display a submission status indicator. Once the file has uploaded, you will see a confirmation that your assignment was submitted.
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