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Canvas@Illinois , Creating a file link in a page
This link to Canvas documentation explains using Files in a course
The Files area of Canvas can house course files, assignments, syllabi, readings, or other documents, as well as profile pictures and user-specific files. Instructors can lock folders and files so they can only be viewed by direct links or only unlock on a specific date.
Files can be placed in Modules, Assignments, or Pages. Files and folders are put in alphabetical order and cannot be rearranged.
The following Instructure web page explains how to use Files in a Canvas course.