How do I annotate a file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my iOS device?
Your instructor may upload a file for you to annotate as your assignment submission. You can annotate and submit a file as your assignment submission within the Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- If enabled in the browser version of Canvas, you will see celebration animations when you submit an on-time assignment in the Student app.
- If you need to edit your PDF annotations, tap the file link in the assignment description and submit the assignment again.
- Group assignments do not support the student annotation submission type.
Open Course
![Open Course](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/141/884/original/1c2495eb-a79b-41ef-ad2d-b67427a42325.png)
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
Open Assignments
![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/176/original/6f230378-d297-40ac-8667-18a392d31159.png)
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view Assignments in the menu.
Open Assignment
![Open Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/178/original/fa2ec443-69a4-4b67-901b-b0144de22b86.png)
Tap the assignment you want to open.
Start Assignment
![Start Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/180/original/eeabbe1f-741a-4dc7-a275-7023e206f3ea.png)
Tap the Submit Assignment button.
Open Student Annotation
![Open Student Annotation](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/182/original/120bc5b6-bcab-4ce2-9c16-ec9d19f4a386.png)
Tap the Student Annotation link.
View Toolbar
![View Toolbar](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/184/original/383b632c-9634-44ba-958e-b76e84514b1e.png)
In the toolbar you can manage your annotations.
To add a note or comment, tap the Note icon [1].
To highlight text, tap the Highlight icon [2].
To format text or add a note, tap and hold the Text Formatting icon [3].
To strikethrough text, tap the Strikethrough icon [4].
To add shapes, tap the Line icon [5].
To add drawings, tap and hold the Drawing icon [6].
To view more options (eraser, undo, and redo), tap the Options icon [7].
To return to the previous screen, tap the Close link [8].
Submit Assignment
![Submit Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/908/186/original/9b17cd81-26db-4881-836f-5c107573619c.png)
Tap the Submit link.