The Canvas Inbox is a helpful tool to message your instructors and classmates directly within your courses. To send a message, select the Inbox icon
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from the global navigation bar on the left side of your Canvas page:
The Compose a Message dialogue box will appear. Select a course from the Favorite Courses menu (Note: only ACTIVE courses will appear here.)
At the end of the "To" line, select the Address Book icon
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to select who you would like to send a message to.
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You can add attachments by clicking the paperclip icon
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in the bottom left corner of the dialogue box.
Once you have typed your message, click the blue Send button.