The Files tool in Canvas allows you to store documents, images and other files for use in the course. You can easily drag and drop files stored on your computer's hard drive or desktop into the Files tool in Canvas, allowing for quick and easy uploading. You can even upload multiple files at once, or upload them as a compressed or "zipped" folder.

Screenshot of Canvas Files tool showing uploading of a file Complete the following steps to manually upload a course file (such as your syllabus):

Click Files in the course navigation menu. Note that by default, you begin with a top-level folder bearing the name of your course.
Click Upload.
Locate and select the desired file from your computer.
Click Open.
Note that the uploaded file displays in the folder.

List of files shows newly uploaded file

Tips:

You can also upload course files using the drag-and-drop method.
Click +Folder to create additional sub-folders for your course.
Clicking the name of a file will allow you to preview it. This functionality may not work with all file types.
If you click in the "row" of a file to highlight it, a menu displays near the top providing additional options.
To download, rename, move or delete a file, hover over the file and click the 3-vertical dots icon that displays to the far-right.