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On this page you can find step-by-step guides to support you with common Canvas questions.

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Announcements

How do I view Announcements as a student?
How do I reply to an announcement as a student?
How do I like a reply in a course announcement as a student?

Assignments

How do I view Assignments as a student?
How do I view the rubric for my assignment?
How do I submit an online assignment?
How do I turn in assignments in the following ways:

- - Text entry | Upload file from computer | Upload file from Google Drive | Upload file from Office 365

How do I know when my assignment has been submitted?
How do I know when my instructor has graded my assignment?
How do I view assignment comments from my instructor?

Canvas Calendar

How do I use the Calendar as a student?
How do I filter the Calendar view by course as a student?
How do I add a to-do item in the Calendar as a student?

Discussion Boards

How do I use the Discussion Board in Canvas?How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion?
How do I reply to a discussion as a student?
How do I attach a file to a discussion reply as a student?
How do I embed an image in a discussion reply as a student?

Files

How do I use Files as a student?
How do I view my user files as a student?
How do I view course files as a student?
What types of media files can I upload in Canvas as a student?

Grades

How do I view my grades in a current course?
How do I approximate my assignment scores using the What-If Grades feature?

Inbox (Messaging)

How do I use the Inbox as a student?

Modules

How do I view Modules as a student?

Navigation (Course & Global)

How do I use the Course Home Page as a student?
How do I use the Syllabus as a student?
How do I use the Global Navigation Menu as a student?
How do I use the Microsoft Immersive Reader in a course as a student?
How do I use the Dashboard as a student?

Pages

How do I view Pages as a student?

Your Profile & Settings

How do I edit my profile in my user account as a student?
How do I add a profile picture in my user account as a student?
How do I change the settings in my user account as a student?
How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as a student?

Quizzes

How to Use the Quiz Feature in Canvas
How do I view the rubric for a quiz?
How do I take a quiz?