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Canvas: Assignments
Hide or restrict access to unavailable files / Canvas
Hide or restrict access to unavailable files / Canvas
Problem
Why can my students see Canvas course files I haven't shared?
How can I restrict students' access to course files?
Resolution
If the
Files
link is
enabled for students in the Canvas course navigation
, students can access all published course files. Miami Online recommends disabling the Files link in your courses and using course links to add necessary files to course announcements pages, assignments, and discussions:
How do I create hyperlinks to course or group content in the Rich Content Editor?
If you have to use the Files link in your course, or you want to control the access of linked files, review the Canvas Guide to set the availability for users:
How do I restrict files and folders?
Notes
Miami Online offers Canvas support
Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the
Miami Online
site
Visit the
Canvas Status Dashboard
to check performance information for Canvas services
Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
Browse all
Canvas Guides by product
or see the
Canvas Instructor Guide
User
Canvas Instructor
System
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