How do I record or upload media to a message in the Inbox?
You can record or upload video and audio files as part of your Inbox messages.
For more information about supported uploaded media types, please see the Canvas Media Files lesson.
Note: Attachments appear in your user files in the Conversation Attachments folder and count against the files limit for your account.
Open Inbox
In Global Navigation, click the Inbox link.
Compose Message
To start a new message, click the Compose icon.
Note: The toolbar may appear different if your admin has enabled the auto-response or signature. For more information, visit How do I manage my Inbox settings as a student?
Open Media
To attach a media comment or file, click the Media icon.
Record Media Comment
A pop-up window will appear in your browser. If you see a message from instructure.com requesting access, click the Allow button.
Click the Record tab [1]. Select your preferred media method: record with microphone [2] or record with webcam [3]. When you're ready to record, click the Start Recording button [4].
Create Recording
The timer with the dot indicates you are recording your media comment, as well as the length of the comment [1]. Once you are finished recording, click the Finish button [2].
Upload Media Comment
If you have a previously recorded media file, you can upload it as part of your message. Click the Computer tab [1]. Click or drag and drop a media file to media uploader to upload a file from your computer [2].
Upload Media File
Locate the media file on your computer. Click the Open button.
Send Message
Your media comment displays in your message [1]. If you want to remove the comment, click the Remove icon [2] to remove it from the message. When you are finished, click the Send button [3].