Unable to Submit an Assignment in Canvas

Instructions on how to troubleshoot an issue with submitting an assignment in a Canvas course.

Issue

Why won't my assignment submit in Canvas?

 

Environment

• Canvas

 

Troubleshooting

• For assignments that require you to attach a document, make sure that it is an accepted file type.
• Verify that the attachment being uploaded does not exceed the upload size limit. 
• Try clearing your web browser's Cookies and Cache and/or try another web browser. 
• See this article from the Canvas Student Guide or contact the IT Support Desk if issues persist.