Add Attachments to a Conversation
You can upload supplemental files as part of your Inbox messages.
Note: Attachments appear in your user files in the Conversation Attachments folder and count against the files limit for your account.
1. In Global Navigation, click the Inbox link.
2. To start a new message, click the Compose icon.
3. To attach a file, click the Paperclip icon.
3. Select the file and click the Open button.
You can upload additional files by clicking the paperclip icon[1] again. If you accidentally select the wrong file, press the Delete icon [2] to remove it, or click the paperclip icon or double click the file to select a different file. When you are finished, click the Send button [3].
The attachments will appear below the message. To view the file, click the link.
You can record or upload video and audio files as part of your Inbox messages.
For more information about supported uploaded media types, please see the Canvas Media Files lesson.
Note: Attachments appear in your user files in the Conversation Attachments folder and count against the files limit for your account.
1. In Global Navigation, click the Inbox link.
2. To start a new message, click the Compose icon.
3. To attach a media comment or file, click the Media icon.
4. A pop-up window will appear in your browser. If you see a message instructure.com requesting access, click the Allow button.
Click the Record Media tab [1]. Select your preferred media method: record with webcam [2] or record with microphone only [3]. In the title field, name your media comment [4]. When you're ready to record, click anywhere within the media comment to start recording [5].
The timer with the red dot will indicate you are recording your media comment, as well as the length of the comment. Once you are finished recording, click anywhere within the media comment to stop the recording.
5. Before you attach the media comment, you have the chance to review it. If you are happy with the result, click the Save button [1]. If you want to re-record the recording, click the Record button [2] to start over.
Upload Media Comments
If you have a previously recorded media file, you can upload it as part of your message. Click the Upload Media tab [1]. Click either the Select Audio File button [2] or Select Video File button [3].
Locate the media file on your computer. Click the Open button.
Your media comment will appear in your message. If you want to remove the comment, click the delete icon (X) to remove it from the message. When you are finished, click the Send button.
The media comment will appear below the message. Click the link to view the file.