Canvas / Hide or restrict access to unavailable files

Question

• Why can my students see unavailable files?

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Cause

• If individual files are published when the Files tab is active, students will have access to all files in assignments, including unavailable ones

Resolution

• To rescind file permissions, you can hide all files from students or restrict access/unpublish select files or disable the Files option on the left navigation.

Hide all files from students

1. Open your Canvas course
2. Select Settings
3. Select the Navigation tab
4. Select the gear next to Files
5. Select Disable
6. Scroll to the bottom and select Save

Restrict access or only hide select files

1. Open your Canvas course
2. Select Files
3. Select the circle next to the desired files
4. Select between unpublish or Restrict Access as desired
5. Select Update

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • To find information and to register, go to the Events Calendar and search for Canvas. Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Self-paced training is available to faculty and staff. Go to Miami Online Catalog and log in
• 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