The Canvas inbox functions like a normal Outlook or Gmail inbox but focused for Canvas only information. Using the inbox, instructors can email students directly. Students can filter this inbox by course as well as the usual options like sent or unread. 

Opening the Inbox

On the left-hand side in the global navigation panel, click on the Inbox button or the email icon. 

Using the Toolbar 

The toolbar in the Canvas inbox provides a lot of functionality. 

1. Filter your inbox by course.
2. Filter your inbox by type.
3. Compose a new message. 
4. Search for a user. 

Once you have selected a conversation, you can use the other options in the toolbar to:

1. Reply to a conversation
2. Reply-all to a conversation
3. Archive a conversation
4. Delete a conversation
5. Forward, mark a conversation as read or unread, and star conversations

Logging in to Canvas

• Canvas URL: https://canvas.illinoisstate.edu/
• Logging in to Canvas
• Installing the Mobile App and Logging In

Additional Sources For Help 

• Student Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I use the Inbox as a student? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I star a conversation as a student? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I forward a message from a conversation as ... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I delete a conversation as a student? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I archive a conversation as a student? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
• How do I reply to a message in the Inbox as a stud... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

How to Get Help

For technical assistance, Submit a Help Ticket or contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357, by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu, or by Live Chat at Help.IllinoisState.edu.

For instructional assistance, you may contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development by phone (309) 438-2542, or email at ProDev@ilstu.edu.