How do I create a cloud assignment with a Microsoft Office 365 file?

In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.

Click the Add Assignment button.

In the Assignment Name field [1], create a name for the assignment. In the Description field [2], enter the details of the assignment for your students. When students view the assignment, the description appears at the top of the page. However, the text shouldn't be significantly long in this space.

Enter the number of points for the assignment [3], select the Assignment Group [4], and select the grading type from the Display Grade as menu [5].

Note: The Rich Content Editor includes a word count display below the bottom right corner of the text box.

In the Submission Type drop-down menu, select the External Tool option.

Note: If you want to use a Canvas rubric for the assignment, you must add the rubric before setting the External Tool submission type. Additionally, if you want to apply moderated grading, you must set up moderated grading before setting the External Tool submission type.

Click the Find button.

Locate and select Office 365 Cloud Assignment [1].

If you want the assignment to load in a new tab, click the Load in a new tab checkbox [2]. Click the Select button [3].

In the External Tool window, view the URL for your assignment file [1]. To select a different file, click the Office 365 link again.

If you want the assignment to load in a new tab, click the Load in a new tab checkbox [2].

Click the Select button [3].

If you are ready to publish your assignment, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your assignment and publish it later, click the Save button [2].

View the assignment.