Canvas Files View Update

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Environment

Canvas Files view updated on July 17, 2025

Issue

You have questions regarding the changes to the Canvas Files view.

  • Instructions on how to use the new Canvas Files view are included below in the official release notes in the Additional Information section.
  • Instructions are included below on how to revert to the previous File view.

Resolution

To return to the previous Files view in Canvas, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Files section in Canvas.
  2. Locate and click the "Switch to old Files Page" button.
  3. The Files view will revert to the previous layout.

Additional Information

More details about the Canvas update can be found in the official release notes: Canvas Release Notes 2025-06-21.

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