How do I view course files as an observer?
Observers may only be able to access certain course files.
Open Course
![Open Course](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/950/704/original/1ef4a8d4-e465-4329-966f-3b96105140be.png)
In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course [2].
Open Course Files
![Open Course Files](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/831/392/original/e3e76e30-084c-4a64-bcb6-7e129938330c.png)
In Course Navigation, click the Files link.
Open a Folder
To open folder contents in the preview pane on the right-hand side, click an unlocked folder from the left-hand side.
Open File
![Open File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/772/292/original/1adb68b4-5e7e-421a-8483-0149e5fb1403.png)
Click the name of the file.
Preview File
The preview displays the file and file information details, as well as a link to download the file.
You can scroll through the document, zoom in and out, and view the document in full screen.
Download Files
![Download Files](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/001/528/832/original/713c095a-1fd6-45a0-a3b2-cab944169640.png)
Click the Options icon [1] and then click the Download link [2].