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Updated on: Jan 17, 2020
How do I rename a file as a student?
You can rename your files at any time using the Rename option in the file's settings menu. You can rename files in both user and group files.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Notes:
- If you add a file to another area of Canvas (e.g. Groups or Assignments) and then rename the file in your user files, the file rename will not update in any other Canvas location and must be changed manually. Please ensure that your file names are correct in your user files before using them in other content areas.
- Files that have been submitted as part of an assignment cannot be renamed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How do I delete a file or folder as a student?
You can delete a file or folder within your personal or group file storage area. Once a file or folder is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Note: Files that have been submitted as part of an assignment cannot be deleted.
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How do I view course files as a student?
Course files include any content uploaded to a course. If your instructor allows you to view the Files link in Course Navigation, you can view the files in your course.
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How do I preview a file as a student?
You can preview a file in a course, group, or user file storage area.
Learn how to locate your user files, course files, and group files.
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