Folders

Creating Folders in Your Course 'Files" Area

To help you organize the files you upload, you can create folders in the "Files" section of your Canvas course.  

Step by step instructions are provided below.

Step 1: Click "Files" under the Course Navigation.

Step 2: Click the "+Folder" button in the top-right corner.

Step 3: A text entry field will appear at the top of the file's Name column. To confirm the name of your new folder, type in the name and click the check mark, or press the "Enter" / "Return" key on your computer.

Step 4: Your new folder will now show alphabetically or chronologically in your files list, depending on how the columns are arranged. To begin uploading files to your course, click on the folder to access it.

Zip folders are a convenient way to bundle several files for speedy upload to Canvas. To upload numerous folders and files at once, use a Zip folder.  For more information zip folders in CANVAS, please explore the links below: How do I upload ZIP files as an instructor? Links to an external site. How do I download a folder in ZIP format as an instructor? Links to an external site.

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