How do I annotate a file as an assignment submission in the Canvas app on my iOS device?
Your instructor may upload a file for you to annotate as your assignment submission. You can annotate and submit a file as your assignment submission within the Canvas app.
This lesson shows images for a phone display; however, unless otherwise noted, the steps are the same for tablets.
Notes:
- If enabled in the browser version of Canvas, you will see celebration animations when you submit an on-time assignment in the Canvas app.
- If you need to edit your PDF annotations, tap the file link in the assignment description and submit the assignment again.
- Group assignments do not support the student annotation submission type.
Open Course
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you want to view.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view Assignments in the menu.
Open Assignment
Tap the assignment you want to open.
Start Assignment
Tap the Submit Assignment button.
Open Student Annotation
Tap the Student Annotation link.
View Toolbar
In the toolbar you can manage your annotations.
To add a note or comment, tap the Note icon [1].
To highlight text, tap the Highlight icon [2].
To format text or add a note, tap and hold the Text Formatting icon [3].
To move the document around, tap the Drag icon[4].
To undo or redo an annotation, tap the Undo/Redo icon [5].
To collapse the toolbar, tap the Collapse icon[6].
To return to the previous screen, tap the Close link [7].
View Other Tools
To view other tools, tap the Options icon [1].
To cross out a sentence, tap the Strikethrough link [2].
To draw on the document, tap the Drawing link [3].
To draw a rectangle on the document, tap the Rectangle link [4].
To remove annotations, tap the Eraser link [5].
Add Comments to an Annotation
To add a comment to an annotation, tap the Comment link [1]. You can also remove an annotation by tapping the Remove link [2].
Submit Assignment
Tap the Submit link.
