Navigate to your course: Open Canvas and select the course you want to add files to. Go to the Files section: In the course navigation on the left, click on the Files link. Start the upload process: In the top-right corner of the Files area, click the Upload button. Choose your files: A pop-up window or modal will appear. You can either drag and drop your file(s) directly into the designated area, or click the “choose files” link to open your computer’s file explorer and locate the file(s) you want to upload. Confirm and upload: Select your file(s) and click the Open button to begin the upload. View your uploaded file: A progress bar will appear, and once completed, the file will be visible in your course’s Files section.
Hello @VernieTrail,
You tagged this question with the "Student" label but @knichols provided instructions for other roles that have edit rights to a course.
What is your role at your institution?
If you are a student, students do not typically have the ability to add files to the "Files" area of a course.
If you are a student, you are probably trying to upload your work (upload your file) as a submission for an assignment. Is that what you are trying to do?
If you are trying to upload your work/file to an assignment, you can do that by following the directions in the How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas? - Instructure Community - 274 support article.
Does that help you?
-Doug
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