Attach a File to a Discussion

Overview

If your instructor allows file attachments, you can attach a file to a discussion reply using the attachment icon. Attachments can be added to both graded and non-graded discussions.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Open Discussions
   
   In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.

2. Open Discussion
   
   Click the title of the discussion you want to participate in.

3. Create Reply
   
   Click the Reply field.

4. Attach File
   
   After adding content using the Rich Content Editor to the discussion reply [1], click the Attach link [2].
   Note: If you do not have a file attachment icon in your Discussion reply, your instructor has disabled this feature.

5. Browse for File
   
   Depending on your browser, click the Choose File or Browser button to locate personal files on your computer.
   Note: Once an attachment is posted to a discussion post, the attachment cannot be deleted.

6. Select File Upload
   
   Browse personal files on computer and select the file or files you wish to attach [1].
   Double click the selected files or click the Open or Choose button [2] to upload the files to the discussion reply.
   Note: You can only upload one attachment in your reply.

7. Post Reply
   
   Click the Post Reply button.

8. View Discussion Reply
   
   View your discussion reply. Your attached file will appear under the text.

Notes

• Any attachments added as part of discussions are copied to your user files.
• Attachments for graded discussions are not counted against your user quota and cannot be deleted.
• If the attachment icon does not display, this option is not available in your course.
• If your attachment causes you to exceed your user file quota, the file may fail to attach to an ungraded discussion.
• If you have permission to edit or delete discussion replies, editing a reply also allows you to remove an attachment.