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How do I attach a file to a discussion reply as an instructor?

You can attach a file to a Discussion reply using the attachment icon. Attached files are also uploaded to your Personal Files in the unfiled folder.

Notes:

  • You can only upload one attachment in your reply. Once an attachment is posted to a discussion post, the attachment cannot be deleted.
  • Instructors have the option to not allow students to attach files to Discussions. If you cannot attach a file, this feature has been disabled.

Open Discussions

Open Discussions

In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.

Open Discussion

Open Discussion

Click the name of the discussion you want to participate in.

Create Reply

Create Reply

Click the Reply button.

Attach File

Attach File

After adding content using the Rich Content Editor to the discussion reply [1], click the Attach link [2].

Note: If you cannot attach a file, this feature has been disabled.

Select File Upload

Select File Upload

In the file window, locate and click the name of the file [1]. Click the Choose or Open button [2].

Note: You can only upload one attachment in your reply.

Post Reply

Post Reply

Click the Reply button.

View Discussion Reply

View Discussion Reply

View your discussion reply. Your attached file displays under the text.