How do I annotate a file as an assignment submission in the Student 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 Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- If enabled in the browser version of Canvas, you will see celebration animations when you submit an on-time assignment in the Student 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 Assignments

Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view Assignments in the menu.
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 strikethrough text, tap the Strikethrough icon [4].
To add shapes, tap the Line icon [5].
To add drawings, tap and hold the Drawing icon [6].
To view more options (eraser, undo, and redo), tap the Options icon [7].
To return to the previous screen, tap the Close link [8].