How do I edit a file in Files?

To edit a file stored in Files, you need to download the file, edit the file, save, and then upload the edited file.

Open Files

Open Files

In Account, Group, or Course Navigation, click the Files link.

Download File

Download File

Click the line item for the file [1]. Click the Download icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Download link [4].

View File

View File

Your file downloads. Open the appropriate folder to view the file.

Note: The file downloads to wherever your browser downloads files, which may be the Downloads folder on your computer.

Edit File

Edit File

Open and edit the file using an appropriate editor on your computer. Save the file.

Upload Edited File

Upload HTML File

In Files, click the Upload button.

Select File

Select File

Click the title of the file you want to upload [1] and click the Open button [2].

Replace Duplicate File

Replace Duplicate File

To replace the existing file with the edited file, click the Replace button.