Viewing accessible alternate file formats in Canvas for students

UDOIT provides students a way to request accessible file formats from directly within Canvas.

  1. In your Canvas course, select the drop down area next to the file you would like to request (See Fig. 1).
    Note: The new file should be available within 30 minutes of your request. If the request is taking longer, it could be due to a poor Internet connection.
    List of alternate formats including optimized PDF, HTML, audio file (MP3), ePub digital book and plain text
    Figure 1: List of alternate formats including optimized PDF, HTML, audio file (MP3), ePub digital book and plain text

  2. Once the alternate file is available, the student will be prompted to either (1) download the new file or (2) open it in a new browser tab (See Fig. 2).
    HTML file has been created; options to download the file or open it in a new tab are labeled
    Figure 2: Downloading or opening the file

  3. If you are not able to request an alternative format file, please contact your instructor with this help article.

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