How do students correctly submit a document (PDF/Word file) to an Assignment

Article Type: How To, 

Problem or Question: 

• How do students correctly submit a document (PDF/Word file) to an Assignment in D2L instead of uploading images?

Steps, : 

• Follow the steps below to upload a document (PDF or Word file) to an assignment in D2L Brightspace. These instructions help ensure that students submit the correct file type instead of uploading photos or images.

  Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Save Your Assignment as a Document

  Supported file types:

• PDF, Microsoft Word (doc or .docx), ppt, excel

• Avoid uploading photos or screenshots, as these may not be accepted by instructors.

  2. Navigate to the Assignment in D2L

• Log into Saint Paul College D2L
• Open your course.
• Click Assignments in the course navigation bar.
• Select the assignment name.

3. Upload Your Document

• Click Add a File.

• Select Upload.
• Choose your PDF or Word document.

• 4. Submit Your Assignment

• Scroll down.
• Click Submit.
• Wait for the confirmation message.
• Check for the confirmation email in D2L.

• 5. Verify Your Submission

  Ensure: The uploaded item is a document, not images.

• Resubmit if necessary (depending on instructor settings).

Summary:

This article explains how students can properly upload and submit a PDF or Word document to an assignment in D2L Brightspace. It applies to students who need help submitting assignments and want to avoid issues caused by uploading photos instead of documents.