Canvas - How to Use Conversations (Inbox)
- Login to Canvas.
- Click Inbox in your Global Navigation.
- Navigate to your message with one of the following:
- To create a new message, click the Compose button in the upper right corner.
- To reply to or forward a message, select the message from the list, then use the corresponding icon located in the upper right corner of the message window, below the Compose button.
- The Canvas Inbox can only communicate between users within your courses; external messages should use email. When composing a message, you will need to search for your recipient.
- The Course field allows your to filter a list of potential recipients to a single course.
- The To field can also be used filter by names (users or courses); you can enter text or click the directory button to navigate through clickable filter options.
- Type a subject and your message.
- If needed, you can attach media or files with the icons in the bottom left hand corner.
- Click the Send button in the lower right corner when ready to send your message.
