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Canvas - How do I attach a media comment to a message?
You can record or upload video and audio files as part of your messages.
Note:Attachments appear in your user files in the conversation attachment folder and count against the file limit for your account.
Record Media Comment
A pop-up window will appear in your browser. Note: If you see a message from Adobe Flash Player and instructure.com requesting access, click the Allow button.
Click the Record Media tab [1]. Select your preferred media method: record with webcam [2] or record with microphone only [3]. In the title field, name your media comment [4]. When you're ready to record, click anywhere within the media comment to start recording [5].
Create Recording
The timer with the red dot [1] will indicate you are recording your media comment, as well as the length of the comment. Once you are finished recording, click anywhere within the media comment to stop the recording [2].
Upload Media Comment
If you have a previously recorded media file, you can upload it as part of your message. Click the Upload Media tab [1]. Click either the Select Audio File button [2] or Select Video File button [3].
Send Message
Your media comment will appear in your message [1]. If you want to remove the comment, click the delete icon [2] to remove it from the message. When you are finished, click the Send button [3].
View Media Comment
The media comment will appear below the message. Click the link to view the file.
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