Upload Error: Something went wrong, check your connection, and try again

 

Problem

User tries to upload a file into the Rich Content Editor (RCE) but receives a, " Something went wrong, check your connection, and try again " error message.

Environment

Canvas Assignments

Resolution

Use the Attach file feature instead of uploading the file through the Rich Content Editor (RCE). If the user uses the embed option on the Rich Content Editor (RCE) for their image upload, it will count towards their file storage quota. If they use the attachment option to add the image it will not. 
Canvas Rich Content Editor - Attach File Option
 

Instructor guides to manage file storage:

View file storage

Delete files

Student guides to manage file storage:

View file storage

Delete files

Cause

Images and other files uploaded to the Rich Content Editor (RCE) count toward user quotas.

 

 

Details

Article ID: 198
Created
Thu 4/14/22 9:44 AM
Modified
Mon 3/20/23 11:57 AM