Managing Files

Overview

All of the files you use, including imported items and any files created within UVACanvas, will be stored in the Files section of your course. In most instances, this area is not visible to students or included on the Course Navigation menu, although there may be exceptions. We've hidden the Files section from students in this course by removing it from the Course Navigation menu to the left.

The Files view in your course will look similar to the screenshot below. If you plan to directly import a large number of files, consider creating a directory structure to keep things organized. Uploaded files will be imported into the currently selected directory. If you import a course from another LMS, the directories will be automatically re-created based on the structure of your imported course

 

File Display Options

UVACanvas can upload and display a wide variety of file formats including PDFs, PowerPoints, and Word Docs. Files may be displayed as course links (like this one: File View Layout or they may display inline as in the example above. 

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Canvas Guides

How do I upload a file to my user or group files? Links to an external site.

How do I use files as an instructor? Links to an external site.

How do I create a file link in a page course? Links to an external site.

How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas? Links to an external site.

Need more help? | Instructure Support Links to an external site.| UVA Support