To answer an essay question, click the text box and type your content in the Rich Content Editor [1]. You can use the editor to format your content. The Rich Content Editor also includes a word count display below the bottom right corner of the text box

Note: Essay questions can also be used for mathematical questions that require the LaTex equation editor. To insert a mathematical equation, click the Options icon [2] and click the Equation icon [3].

To answer a file upload question, click the Choose a File button. Canvas will open a file dialog box where you can locate the file on your computer. Select the file and it will be uploaded as your answer. Canvas will confirm that your file has been uploaded [2]. You can also remove your file by clicking the remove icon [3] and submit a new file.

To answer a fill-in-the-blank question, click the text box and type your answer.

To answer a fill-in-multiple-blanks question, click the first text box [1] and type your first answer. Click the second text box [2] and type your second answer. Continue this process until you have answered the question.

To answer a formula question, click the text box and type your answer.

To answer a matching question, click the drop-down menu [1] and select your answer [2]. Continue until you have matched all the options.

To answer a multiple answer question, click the check boxes [1] next to all the applicable answers [2].

To answer a multiple choice question, click the radio button next to the answer.

To answer a multiple drop-down question, click the the drop-down menu and select your answer. Continue until you have answered all parts of the question.

To answer a numerical question, click the text box and type your answer.

To answer a true/false question, click the radio button next to the answer.