Students can type directly into, upload files, or add media. The options are in the Submission types section.

If this option is not available, ask the system administrator to check the Site administration settings in Assignment settings documentation.

Online text: 

• Text typed is automatically saved.
• The instructor can set a word limit which will display a warning if students exceed it.
  
  

File submissions: 

• Supports any file type the instructor can open.
• The instructor can set an upload limit and size limit for uploads.
  This will depend on the site settings.
• When students submit work, they are allowed a note to the instructor.
  Must be enabled by system administrator.