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Embedding a Google Document into Canvas

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3.0 - Updated on 08/13/24 by Mosher, Stephanie

2.0 - Updated on 02/22/23 by Jalakam, Pallavi

1.0 - Authored on 06/15/20 by Mosher, Stephanie

You can embed Google Documents such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets into Canvas using the Rich Content Editor. Canvas tools such as Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus support the Rich Content Editor. To embed a Google Document into Canvas:

  1. Open the Rich Content Editor using one of the Canvas features that support the editor.

    Screenshot showing how to access Google Drive via Tools menu and App Icon within the rich content editor

  2. Click the Tools [1] link from the menubar and select Apps > Google Drive (LTI 1.3). You can also click the Apps icon [2] and select Google Drive (LTI 1.3). Note that if Google Drive (LTI 1.3) does not appear in the recently used applications, click View All and select Google Drive (LTI 1.3) from the list.
  3. Click Select file.
  4. Select the required file and click Add. Note that the Google Document is shared with everyone to access. 
  5. Click Attach. The Google Document is embedded in the Rich Content Editor.
  6. Click Save.

Note: When using the Rich Content Editor in Assignments, Discussions, Pages, and Quizzes, you have the option to Save & Publish. When using the Rich Content Editor in the Syllabus and Discussions pages, the Save button may appear as Update Syllabus or Post Reply.