Submitting Assignments on Canvas

You will always have several options as to how you want to submit your responses and essays. However, essays must be attached from a Google or a Microsoft Word document. 

1. Click on the blue submission box to the top right. It is located at the top of the assignment page

File Uploads

Type the response in a Microsoft Word Doc which is saved to your computer. Click on file upload and search for your file on the computer, click on the assignment, then click Submit Assignment.

Text Entry

Type your response directly in the box. This is for responses only.Essays cannot be submitted this way. When you have completed your response, click Submit Assignment. 

 Website URL

Type the response on a google doc. Copy the share link (not the url in the url bar) 

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Copy the share link into the website url box. Last, click Submit Assignment. 

Google Doc or Your Google Drive

First, go to settings and sync your google gmail and google drive account with Canvas. Once this is done, you will be able to upload assignments directly from your google drive account. Click on google doc and then a list of your files and documents will appear. Find your assignment and click on that assignment. Last, click Submit Assignment.