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Canvas iOS - Sending a Message in the Canvas iOS app.
You can send conversation messages to multiple people in your courses in the app.
The images shown in this document are taken from an iPhone but unless otherwise noted an iOS tablet will mirror the same steps.
Open Messages
In the Dashboard, tap the Messages icon.
Compose New Message
Tap the Compose icon.
Add Recipient
Tap the Add icon.
Search by Name
To search by name, type the name of your recipient in the text field.
Note: If you cannot remember a recipient's name, you can search by course filter to select your recipient.
Select Recipient
When the full name of the recipient appears, tap the name.
Add Multiple Recipients
You can add additional recipients to your message by typing their names in the search field. When the full name of each recipient appears, tap the name.
When you are finished adding recipients, tap the Done link.
Verify Recipients
The compose window will show the number of message recipients [1]. If necessary, you can confirm the names by tapping the Add icon [2].
Search by Course Filter
To search by course filter, type the name of the recipient's course [1]. When the full name of the course appears, tap the name [2].
Select User Group
Tap the recipient's user group [1].
Note: You can select all members in the course by tapping the All Members option [2].
Select Recipients
Tap the names of the recipients [1]. You can select all members in a specific user group by tapping the All Members option [2].
Tap the Done link [3].
Verify Recipients
The compose window will show the number of message recipients [1]. If necessary, you can confirm the names by tapping the Add icon [2].
Send Message
In the compose field [1], type your message. If you want to add an attachment tap the Paper Clip icon [2]. When you are ready to send your message, tap the Send link [3].
Note: New messages will not appear in the Inbox on the Canvas app until there is a reply to the message. However, if you have an existing Inbox message with a recipient, the message will appear as part of that message thread.