Check whether Files are locked Click on Files in the course navigation menu to the left. Locked files and folders will be indicated by a lock on the file icon. To unlock a file or folder, click the open lock icon to the right of it.

How can I access locked files?

Type the name of the locked file in the field, and click the Search button. Select the file from the search result. Behind the search window, in “Process Explorer,” right-click the locked file, and select Close Handle to unlock it.

How do I access a locked canvas test?

Manually Unlocking a Quiz for Another Attempt in Canvas Click on the quiz then select “Moderate this quiz” on the far right. Then click on the pencil/edit button on the far right directly across from the student you would would wish to moderate. Then add any extra attempts into the box and click save.