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How do I view the Inbox in the Student app on my iOS device?

Canvas lets you access your Inbox on your mobile device so you can keep in touch with people in your course at any time.

The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.

Note: Unlike the web version of Canvas, you cannot view assignment comments from your instructor in the Inbox. However, you can view comments in the assignment.

Open Inbox

In the Dashboard, tap the Inbox icon.

View New Message Alert

If there are new messages, the icon will indicate the number of new messages received. This indicator helps you know when you have new messages when you are in another part of the app.

View Messages

View Messages

The Inbox displays all messages you have received and is organized the same way as the browser version of the Inbox. Messages are arranged in chronological order—newer messages appear at the top, and older messages appear near the bottom. New messages are indicated with a blue dot.

Swipe the app from top to bottom to quickly refresh your messages.

View Filters

View Filters

You can view different types of messages in the Inbox:

Unread [1]: Messages that are unread in the Inbox

Starred [2]: Messages that you've starred in the Inbox

Sent [3]: Messages that you've sent (you cannot view messages sent to others in any other tab until you receive a reply)

Archived [4]: Messages that have been archived

Note: Messages cannot be archived in the Canvas Student app.

View Inbox Filter

View Inbox Filter

You can also filter your Inbox by course. Tap the Filter link [1], then select the course name whose messages you want to view [2].

 

View Messages

View Messages

To view a message, tap the message you want to open.

View Message Details

View the selected message thread.

Delete Messages

Delete Messages

To delete a message or message thread, tap the Options icon [1] and then tap the Delete link [2]. To delete multiple messages or message threads, you need to use the web browser.