Uploading Files to a Canvas Course
Uploading Files to a Canvas Course
Uploading Course Files
1. To upload files to your course, go to Files on the Global Navigation menu.

2. Open the Course Folder and select the Upload button to select the file from your computer.

Once the file is available in your Course Folder, you can quickly attach the file to any Page, Assignment, or Discussion you are creating or editing.
Adding Course Files to a Page, Assignment, or Discussion
1. To add files you have already uploaded to Canvas to a Page, Assignment, or Discussion, highlight where you want the file to be added and select Course Documents from the Documents icon on the formatting menu.

2. When the Add file box appears, click on the file from the list of Course Files to add it.

3. The file will appear as a clickable link.

Adding Files Not Already Uploaded to a Page, Assignment, or Discussion
1. Click on the Assignment, Page, or Discussion that you have created and click the Edit button at the top right.

2. Highlight where you want the file to be added and select the Documents icon.

3. Here you can Drag and Drop a file from your computer, or Browse your computer for a file.
4. Once your file is attached, select the Submit button.


5. The uploaded file will be placed in your Page, Assignment or Discussion as a clickable link.

For further assistance, UO Online & Canvas Support is available.
- In-Person: Room 68 PLC
- By phone: (541) 346-1942
- By email: uoonline@uoregon.edu
- Chat with us at livehelp.uoregon.edu
- Submit a Service Portal Ticket by clicking the Help button at the bottom of the Global Navigation Menu in Canvas