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Summary
This article describes how to add a syllabus to your course in Canvas.
How-To
Task: Adding a Syllabus
Instructions
Click on the Edit button in the upper right side. This opens the Rich Content Editor. You can proceed to type content in the rich content editor, you can copy and paste your syllabus from your Word document or the best option is to attach your syllabus as a file. This allows the student to download the file on their local device.
Step 1 - To add a file, click on the Document icon in the Menu bar, click the down arrow to see the Upload Document option.
Step 2 - Next select Upload Document to open a window.
Step 3 - Click on Upload document to open a view of the files on your computer.
Step 4 - Locate and select the file on your device and select Open.
Step 5 - Finally select Submit.
Step 6 - The file will be placed on the Rich Content Editor where your cursor was located.
Step 7 - Select the Update Syllabus icon to save your changes.
Step 8 - If you would like to make changes to your Syllabus document, you would to do this outside of Canvas and then re-add the document to the Rich Content Editor.
Outcome
You are able to add a syllabus to your course in Canvas.
Further Readings
How do I edit the syllabus description?
How do I use the Syllabus as an instructor?
How do I change the Course Home Page? - to set the Syllabus as the course home page if desired
How does the student use the Syllabus?
Need additional help?
Submit a Canvas (myCourses) support request or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.