How do I add an attachment to a message in the Student app on my Android device?
You can send attachments in conversations messages using the Canvas Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Open Inbox
In the Navigation Bar, tap the Inbox icon.
Add Message
![Add Message](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/887/original/72b07dd2-5470-4351-a4f2-feec654c5923.png)
Tap the Add icon.
Open Attachments
![Open Attachments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/889/original/7ff291a8-0188-40fc-9a76-da21c735a1b4.png)
Tap the Attachment icon.
Select Attachment Type
![Select Attachment Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/891/original/5d7f4265-7230-4c5a-b8df-f57a9deab47a.png)
To attach a new photo from your camera, tap the Camera icon [1]. To attach an existing photo on your Android device, tap the Gallery icon [2]. To attach a file from your device, tap the Device icon [3].
Note: To learn more about attaching a file from your device, view the Canvas Media Comparison resource document.
Take Photo
![Take Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/427/865/original/f5ff74f5-dbb5-4e96-b931-1e9f74c26744.png)
Tap the Camera icon.
Use Photo
![Use Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/427/855/original/a2ca3e2c-8898-46a5-bdbf-fcbff242907e.png)
If you want to re-take the photo, tap the Retake icon [1]. Otherwise tap the Checkmark icon [2].
Choose from Gallery
![Choose from Gallery](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/427/847/original/500bcdf4-a9da-429a-9b86-91c44dea3c7c.png)
To select an existing photo, locate and select a photo from a photo gallery on your device.
Choose from Device
![Choose from Device](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/893/original/7bfde0e9-6a78-4a0c-90d3-be28039a714c.png)
To select a file saved on your device, locate and select a file from your device.
Add Attachment
![Add Attachment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/895/original/742637cd-5a3f-4f49-9912-c565833d5713.png)
To add the attachment to the message, tap the OK link.
View Attachment
![View Attachment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/897/original/fed8c9cb-2efb-4fb2-adf0-2c5f26f38cf8.png)
Attachments display at the bottom of your message. If you want to delete an existing attachment, tap the Delete icon for that attachment.
Send Message
![Send Message](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/073/899/original/e5183e99-215c-4d3a-a9c5-22cb8e68c5eb.png)
To add a message recipient, first select a course [1]. In the Subject field, enter the message topic [2]. In the Message field [3], enter your message. When you are ready to send your message, tap the Send icon [4].
Note: New messages will not appear in the Inbox on the Canvas Student app until there is a reply to the message, but you can view the message in your Sent folder. However, if you have an existing Inbox message with a recipient, the message will appear as part of the Inbox message thread.
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