# How do I submit a text entry assignment?

You can submit an assignment in Canvas using text entry. Text entry assignments are created in the Rich Content Editor. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.

Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the [assignment rubric](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-view-the-rubric-for-my-assignment/ta-p/275), if any.

**Notes:**

<div id="bkmrk-not-all-of-your-assi"><div>- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way, or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
- You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.
- If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can [disable this feature setting](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-feature-options-can-I-enable-in-my-user-account/ta-p/615324) in your user settings.
- Files uploaded and submitted do not count against the user's storage quota, but those uploaded through the Rich Content Editor are counted against the user's storage quotas.
- If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature. Please view [this guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-submit-a-text-entry-assignment-in-a-course-using/ta-p/416667) for more information.

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<button class="embed-button">Embed this Video</button></div>## Open Assignments

<div data-step-uuid="24450a9f-5c5d-47e6-bc8d-b1f03a2203f4" id="bkmrk-"><div>![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/744/397/original/07df6afb-e2a2-4ae5-bc81-6cab8585633b.png)</div></div>In Course Navigation, click the **Assignments** link.

## View Course Assignments

<div data-step-uuid="a9288e9d-9ae0-4037-a9a4-c10fce85b6bd" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="a9288e9d-9ae0-4037-a9a4-c10fce85b6bd"><div>![View Course Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/254/749/original/ee2cf80a-d42f-4d5f-83ed-3eb5a69589ef.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Click the name of an assignment.

## Start Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="45744dec-a605-4efd-a559-d7aca1ab04da" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="45744dec-a605-4efd-a559-d7aca1ab04da"><div>![Start Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/254/751/original/34d964f8-8e39-4c3d-ba48-41d3a19237fd.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To submit an assignment, click the **Start Assignment** button.

**Note:** If you cannot see the Start Assignment button, your instructor may not want you to submit your assignment online or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.

### View Final Grade Notice

<div data-step-uuid="45744dec-a605-4efd-a559-d7aca1ab04da" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="45744dec-a605-4efd-a559-d7aca1ab04da"><div data-step-uuid="ca177211-d072-4aeb-a5da-8b1b78676eca"><div>![View Final Grade Notice](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/254/753/original/6d1aea1f-08d5-4e7e-b8f5-6ac4e5d96a3f.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>A banner may appear above your assignment to indicate that your instructor has removed the assignment from total grade calculations. However, this setting does not affect assignment submissions.

## Open Text Entry

<div data-step-uuid="0360053e-d957-4e85-bd15-1f811d5862b3" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="0360053e-d957-4e85-bd15-1f811d5862b3"><div>![Select Text Entry](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/127/860/original/402bfc09-133f-41e3-a563-ef314f639a20.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To submit a text entry assignment, click the **Text Entry** tab.

## Submit Text Entry

<div data-step-uuid="480db4a8-96dc-492b-b587-69ff4d5ffa24" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="480db4a8-96dc-492b-b587-69ff4d5ffa24"><div>![Submit a Text Entry](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/149/936/original/64d58832-c59e-4054-81a0-460ad68adbc4.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Type or copy and paste text into the Rich Content Editor \[1\]. Click the **Submit Assignment** button \[2\].

### Add Media

<div data-step-uuid="480db4a8-96dc-492b-b587-69ff4d5ffa24" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="480db4a8-96dc-492b-b587-69ff4d5ffa24"><div data-step-uuid="6a48b010-52d5-4658-aa76-2c6333d2d543"><div>![Add Media](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/046/493/original/b3f9385f-ba2e-4d62-b2c0-af9c35ee842c.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>As part of your text entry assignment submission, you can [record media](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-record-media-using-the-Rich-Content-Editor/ta-p/618235) or [upload a media file](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-upload-and-embed-a-media-file-from-my-computer-in-the/ta-p/618237) \[1\].

You can also [embed images from Canvas](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-embed-images-from-Canvas-into-the-Rich-Content-Editor/ta-p/618227) or [upload images](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-upload-and-embed-an-image-in-the-Rich-Content-Editor/ta-p/618228) in your text entry assignment submission \[2\].

## View Submission

<div data-step-uuid="b41cf946-2dd6-4ff3-9b0f-66329abf6b5c" id="bkmrk--6"><div data-step-uuid="b41cf946-2dd6-4ff3-9b0f-66329abf6b5c"><div>[![View Submission](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/254/755/medium/78590fe3-c1e3-436b-a540-bc762636b7cc.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/254/755/original/78590fe3-c1e3-436b-a540-bc762636b7cc.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>The Sidebar displays information about your submission \[1\].

If allowed by your instructor, you may choose to resubmit another version of your assignment by clicking the **New Attempt** button \[2\]. You will only be able to view the details of your most recent submission in the Sidebar, but your instructor will be able to see all of your submissions.

Once the instructor has graded your submission, the Grades link in Course Navigation displays a grading indicator. You can also see details about your assignment and links to additional feedback in your Grades page.

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="b41cf946-2dd6-4ff3-9b0f-66329abf6b5c" id="bkmrk-after-submitting-an-"><div data-step-uuid="b41cf946-2dd6-4ff3-9b0f-66329abf6b5c"><div><div>- After submitting an assignment, the assignment will still appear in Assignments and in the Syllabus; the listing is not removed with assignment submissions.
- When you resubmit an assignment, you can only access and view your most recent submission. However, instructors can view all of your submissions.

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