# How do I upload a file as an assignment submission for a course using Assignment Enhancements?

If your instructor allows file uploads as a submission type, you can upload a file from your computer or Canvas User files as an assignment submission. This lesson shows how to turn in a standard online assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements.

Files uploaded using the Rich Content Editor count toward your user storage quota. Any attachments added from your computer as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your [user files](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-view-my-user-files/ta-p/617227) but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.

If your institution has enabled Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365 as a submission type, you can [upload a file from Google Drive](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-submit-a-Google-Drive-file-or-URL-as-an-assignment/ta-p/416665) or [Office 365](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-submit-a-Microsoft-Office-365-file-as-an-assignment/ta-p/416674).

**Notes:**

<div id="bkmrk-if-the-assignment-yo"><div>- If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, Assignment Enhancements may not be enabled in your course or your instructor may not have used a supported assignment type. Please view [this guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-upload-a-file-as-an-assignment-submission-in-Canvas/ta-p/274) for more information.
- Assignment Enhancements does not support Cloud Assignments.
- If your instructor has created an External Tool assignment, the Assignment Submission page may appear differently depending on the tool.
- Not all file types may be available for your assignment, depending on the assignment submission type set by your instructor.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see options to submit your work, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the assignment is not within its availability dates. View the assignment header and details for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
- Canvas will not accept file uploads larger than 500 MB.

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

<div data-step-uuid="b61af6eb-d2e8-4fe9-b00e-f8e8d907dd8b" id="bkmrk-"><div data-step-uuid="b61af6eb-d2e8-4fe9-b00e-f8e8d907dd8b"><div>![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/114/909/original/59aa55ec-6a5c-40ce-9c2b-e0ee20d02f86.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In Course Navigation, click the **Assignments** link.

## Open Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="8906e08a-fe51-445c-b74e-ef792b478ad6" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="8906e08a-fe51-445c-b74e-ef792b478ad6"><div>![Open Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/087/456/original/ae5ab946-f7e4-4dae-ace4-09f5c8907aa1.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Click the name of the assignment.

## Select Submission Type

<div data-step-uuid="969284fe-f598-4333-a9fc-3f5559cbdeee" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="969284fe-f598-4333-a9fc-3f5559cbdeee"><div>![Select Submission Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/275/original/06e6ed40-b71f-4827-85ac-1cfb444223b2.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Your instructor may specify which submission types are appropriate for each assignment.

If your instructor allows multiple submission types for the assignment, accepted submission types display in the **Choose a submission type** section \[1\].

Click the **Upload** option \[2\].

If your instructor only allows File submissions, the Upload File tool displays in place of the Choose a submission type section.

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="969284fe-f598-4333-a9fc-3f5559cbdeee" id="bkmrk-if-the-upload-submis"><div><div>- If the Upload submission type does not display, your instructor has restricted this submission type.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see options to submit your work, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the assignment is not within its availability dates. View the assignment header and details for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.

</div></div></div>## Upload Computer File

<div data-step-uuid="57e9a93c-348b-402d-bb40-f16c29c39854" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="57e9a93c-348b-402d-bb40-f16c29c39854"><div>[![Upload Computer File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/277/medium/1b6cf399-78b1-486e-b1e6-93c9feb27f4d.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/277/original/1b6cf399-78b1-486e-b1e6-93c9feb27f4d.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To upload a file from your computer, drag and drop a file \[1\], or browse your computer files by clicking the **Choose a file to upload** link \[2\].

### Select File

<div data-step-uuid="57e9a93c-348b-402d-bb40-f16c29c39854" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="57e9a93c-348b-402d-bb40-f16c29c39854"><div data-step-uuid="9b668429-b769-4f9d-aab0-e1f35fbed430"><div>![Select File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/087/458/original/8a23b814-116f-46ab-8013-dcac89d5253c.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Select your file \[1\] and click the **Open** button \[2\].

## Upload Canvas User File

<div data-step-uuid="52f9d6a5-724b-4070-8b4c-4b3f28fbd2df" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="52f9d6a5-724b-4070-8b4c-4b3f28fbd2df"><div>[![Upload Canvas User File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/280/medium/29007ca4-13b6-40cf-9da4-faa5ddd69e82.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/280/original/29007ca4-13b6-40cf-9da4-faa5ddd69e82.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To upload a file from your Canvas user files, click the **Canvas Files** button.

**Note:** Currently, multiple file selection isn't available. You can only select one file at a time for upload and viewing.

### Select Canvas User File

<div data-step-uuid="52f9d6a5-724b-4070-8b4c-4b3f28fbd2df" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="52f9d6a5-724b-4070-8b4c-4b3f28fbd2df"><div data-step-uuid="d3ea21b8-0482-40ea-bcb2-80cf36992d9d"><div>[![Select Course File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/633/182/medium/e7f544e5-a937-4ce7-bac7-7cfefe747945.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/633/182/original/e7f544e5-a937-4ce7-bac7-7cfefe747945.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Use the Files page to select your file \[1\] and click the **Upload** button \[2\].

## Submit Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="7c51c483-4067-4931-a268-b2f62fa910a9" id="bkmrk--6"><div data-step-uuid="7c51c483-4067-4931-a268-b2f62fa910a9"><div>[![Submit Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/284/medium/eb81c674-3b02-4456-974c-553ae929575c.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/284/original/eb81c674-3b02-4456-974c-553ae929575c.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Your file displays as a draft submission \[1\].

To delete the file, click the **Delete** icon \[2\].

To submit the file, click the **Submit Assignment** button \[3\].

If you are working on an additional assignment attempt, you can cancel your submission by clicking the **Cancel Attempt** button \[4\].

## View Submission

<div data-step-uuid="220f1240-44de-4415-835d-111c3f91b9e8" id="bkmrk--7"><div data-step-uuid="220f1240-44de-4415-835d-111c3f91b9e8"><div>[![View Submission](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/650/224/medium/8c89445f-9a8c-477a-bbe3-fa976d44d790.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/650/224/original/8c89445f-9a8c-477a-bbe3-fa976d44d790.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>When your submission is successfully submitted, the Progress Tracker displays a Submitted status \[1\] and your most recent submission displays \[2\].

If you choose, you may resubmit another version of your assignment using the **New Attempt** button \[3\].

If you've submitted multiple assignment submissions, you can view previous submissions by clicking the **Attempt** drop-down \[4\].

To add an assignment comment for your instructor, click the **Add Comment** button \[5\].

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="220f1240-44de-4415-835d-111c3f91b9e8" id="bkmrk-if-you%27re-not-able-t"><div data-step-uuid="220f1240-44de-4415-835d-111c3f91b9e8"><div><div>- If you're not able to resubmit work, your instructor may have limited the number of allowed submissions or the assignment may no longer be accepting submissions due to the assignment's availability dates.
- Once you've submitted your work, the assignment will still display in the Assignments page and the Syllabus.

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