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Canvas iOS - Adding an Attachment to a Message Using the Canvas iOS app.
You can send attachments in conversations messages using the Canvas 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 Attachment
Tap the Paper Clip icon.
Select Attachment Type
To attach an existing photo on your iOS device, tap the Choose from Library... button [1]. Otherwise, you can tap the Take Photo or Video button [2] or Record Audio button [3].
Choose from Library
To select an existing photo, locate and select a photo from a photo gallery on your device.
Take Photo
To take a new photo, make sure the media option is set to photo [1]. Tap the Camera icon [2].
Use Photo
If you want to re-take the photo, tap the Retake button [1]. Otherwise, tap the Use Photo link [2].
Take Video
To take a new video, swipe your screen to set the media icon to video [1]. To record a new video, tap the Recording button [2].
Note: Canvas may ask permission to access your microphone.
Use Video
To replay the video, tap the Play button [1]. If you want to re-record the video, tap the Retake button [2]. When you are finished, tap the Use Video button [3].