How do I view my User Files in the Teacher app on my Android device?
You can view personal files that you've added to your account on the Canvas Teacher app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Open User Menu
In the Dashboard, tap the Menu icon.
Open User Files
Tap the Files link.
View My Files
Files display the file size of each file [1]. To view a specific file, tap the name of the file [2].
To view items within a file folder, tap the name of the folder [3].
View File
View your file [1]. To view your file options, tap the Options icon [2].
View File Options
To edit the file, tap the Edit link [1]. To copy a link to the file, tap the Copy Link link [2].
Edit File
You can edit the title [1] and access settings [2] for your files. To save your changes, tap the Save link [3].
To delete the file, tap the Delete File link [4].
Search Files
You can search for any file in your User Files.
To open the search field, tap the Search icon.
Open File
To search for a file, type the file name in the search field [1]. To open the file, tap the name of the file [2].
Notes:
- You must type three or more characters for search results to display.
- Search results will not include file folders.
Add File or Folder
To add a new file or folder, tap the Add button.
Create Folder
To create a new folder, tap the Create Folder button.
Name Folder
Enter the name of your folder [1]. Then tap the OK link [2].
Add File
To add a file, tap the Add File button.
Select File Location
Select the location of your file. You can take a new photo from your camera [1], select an image from your device gallery [2], or find a file on your device [3].
Note: To learn more about media uploads, view the Canvas Media Comparison resource document.
