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      File and Folder Downloads

      • Single File
      • A Folder in ZIP Format

      You can download a single file from any file storage area in Canvas.

      1. In Course Navigation, click the Files link.

      2. Click the line item for the file [1]. Click the Download icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Download link [4].

      Download a File

      Your file will download to your personal computer wherever it is defaulted to go. Open the appropriate folder to view the file.

      You can download folders from your files in a ZIP format.

      1. In Course Navigation, click the Files link.

      2. Click the line item for the folder [1]. Click the Download icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Download link [4].

      Download a Folder

      Monitor the progress of your download.

      Your ZIP file will download to your personal computer wherever it is defaulted to go. Open the appropriate folder to view the file. To open the file, either double click to open it (MAC users) or right-click the file and select Extract All (PC users).

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