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Canvas App – Text Assignment

The following directions are for a Text Entry Assignment in Canvas.

  • The Assignment Details page displays information about your assignment.
Canvas App Text Entry
  • At the top of the page is the Assignment title and the number of points. Next is the due date and the Submission Type which will say Text Entry for this type of assignment.  Then the student will see the number of attempts allowed and the Attempts Used.
Canvas App Text Entry Details
  • If there is a Rubric for the assignment students can see the details by clicking on Submission and Rubric. Under Description students will see details added by the teacher. When ready students click Submit Assignment.
Canvas App Text Entry Description
  • In the pop up window type your answer. Students can click on the microphone to dictate. When finished click Submit in the top right.
Canvas App Text Entry Window

For more information see How to Submit a Text Entry Assignment in the iOS app in the Canvas Guides.