Recent Updates
-
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I create a folder in Files as a student?
You can add folders in both user and group files. Folders can be used to organize your files.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I manage groups as a student group leader?
As a student group leader, you can help manage a group in a course. Group leaders are assigned automatically or manually by your instructor. You will not receive any notification that you have been added as a group leader.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I view all groups in a course as a student?
You can view any groups where your instructor has added you as a member, as well as any available self sign-up groups in your course.
Learn how to easily see the groups you are enrolled in.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I start a collaboration in a group?
You can create collaborations within your groups using Google Docs.
Note: At this time, Google Docs are the only service supported through Collaborations.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I create a group as a student?
As a student, you can create your own Student Groups for study groups, discuss an assignment, etc. You can be part of more than one student group.
Note: If you cannot see the People tab in your course, or if you cannot see the Add Group button, your instructor has restricted this feature.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I upload a file to a group?
You can share files with members of your group.
Note: All files added to the group will be accessible to all group members.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I download a single file as a student?
You can download a single file from your user, group, and course file storage area.
Learn how to locate your user files, course files, and group files.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I download a folder in ZIP format as a student?
You can download a folder in a ZIP format in your personal, group, or course files.
Learn how to locate your user files, course files, and group files.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I upload ZIP files as a student?
You can import .zip files to your personal or group file storage area.
If you do not know how to create a ZIP file, please consult your computer operating system's user guide.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I move and organize files as a student?
You can move and organize your personal and group files. Files are organized in alphabetical order. While you can still move files into folders, you cannot rearrange the alphabetized structure of the files and folders.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Note: Files that have been submitted as part of an assignment cannot be moved.
Manual Canvas Student Guide
