How do I replace files in Canvas?

Note: To replace a file in Canvas, the file you are uploading must have the same name as the file it is replacing.

  1. Click on Files on the Course Navigation menu.
    Note:     If you don’t see the file you want to replace after clicking on Files, go into Uploaded Media folder. You should find it there.
  2. Click on Upload.
    Upload file button
  3. Browse for the updated file that you want to upload and click Open to choose that file.
  4. Canvas will display a popup stating that the file already exists. Click the Replace button to overwrite the file.
    Popup with file replacement confirmation

Note: If you don’t see this popup, that means that the file name isn’t the same as the file you’re replacing.

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