Why is the button to turn in an assignment named differently depending on how you get to it?

Question

If the student goes to the assignment from the content then they see the button is named Upload but if they go to the assignment from Course Tools it is named Add a File. We have had students confused by directions to upload their assignment but only seeing Add a File and vice versa.

Rachna.P.620 · Accepted Answer

Hi @Lisa.C.417,

Thank you for your question.

The difference in button labels “Upload” and “Add a File” is simply a wording variation within the Brightspace interface and does not reflect any functional difference.

Unfortunately, there is currently no setting available to standardize or change these labels.

The best workaround is to clarify instructions for students by referencing both terms where applicable. If you would like to see a consistent label across all areas, you may wish to submit a PIE (Product Idea Exchange) item or upvoting an existing one that matches your use case. This will ensure our development team is aware of your request and can consider it for future releases.

I hope this helps.

Best regards,

Rachna