How do I add an attachment to a discussion in the Canvas app on my iOS device?
You can add photo, audio, and video files to your discussion posts.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Note: Adding an attachment to a Discussion depends on course permissions. If you cannot add an attachment, this feature has been disabled in your course.
Open Course
In the Courses page, tap the name of the course you want to view.
Open Discussions
Tap the Discussions link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view the Discussions link.
Open Discussion
To view a discussion thread, tap the name of the thread.
Add Attachment
To add attachments to your reply, tap the Attach link.
Select Attachment Type
To select an image from your device library, tap the Photo Library button [1].
To take a new photo or video, tap the Take Photo or Video button [2].
To upload a file from your device, tap the Choose File button [3].
Use Camera
To take a photo, tap the Photo option [1]. To take a video, tap the Video option [2].
Then tap the Use Photo or Use Video link [1]. To retake the photo or video, tap the Retake link [2].
Choose File
Tap the Choose File link.
Then select a file to attach.
Choose from Library
Select a photo from a photo gallery on your device.
Verify Attachment
View your attachment [1].
To remove the attachment, tap the Remove icon [2].
To save your reply, tap the Reply button [3].
To return to your discussion, tap the Back link [4].
