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Updated on: Oct 21, 2020
How do I view my Canvas groups as a student?
You can see the current groups where you are enrolled using the Global Navigation Menu. If you do not see any groups listed, you have not joined a group or been enrolled in a group by your instructor. You can also view all previous groups in past courses.
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How do I filter conversations as a student?
You can filter the conversations in your Inbox for easier organization, especially if you are enrolled in multiple courses. Filtering conversations allows you to selectively view conversation messages by course, inbox, or user.
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How do I add new people to an existing conversation as a student?
You can add people to an existing thread in the Conversations Inbox.
Note: When adding users to an existing conversation, you cannot change the course or the subject line.
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How do I star a conversation as a student?
Starring conversations allows you to see important messages at a glance.
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How do I delete a conversation as a student?
You can delete conversations from your Inbox when you no longer need them.
You can also delete individual messages from a conversation instead of deleting the entire thread.
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How do I reply to submission comments in the Inbox as a student?
Submission Comments allows users to view all comments sent and received from assignment submissions. You can reply to submission comments directly from Conversations.
You can also reply to comments directly from assignment submissions. Learn how to view assignment comments from your instructor.
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How do I forward a message from a conversation as a student?
You can forward conversations to other individuals in your courses.
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How do I delete a message from a conversation as a student?
You can delete individual messages within a conversation in Canvas.
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How do I archive a conversation as a student?
You can archive messages if you want to keep them but remove them from your Inbox.
Note: You cannot archive sent messages.
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How do I attach a media comment to a message as a student?
You can record or upload video and audio files as part of your Conversations 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.
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