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      How Do I Reduce the Size of a File?

      In some instances your file might be unnecessarily large and reducing it will improve the ability and speed at which the assignment is graded.

      If your file size exceeds 2 MB, which might be causing a submission error, use these tips to review your file and see if there are any opportunities to reduce the file size. 

      1. Check your file for many images 
        • A file with excessive images can get to be quite large 
        • If there are images that are not a graded element, consider removing them 
      2. Check for duplicate images or charts
        • Sometimes, an image or chart gets duplicated on top of itself many times, unnecessarily increasing the file size
        • Click on any images and charts and drag them over just a bit to see if a duplicate is hiding underneath
        • If so, delete all of the duplicates 
          Animated image demonstrating duplicate images in a spreadsheet.
      3. Check your file for a 3D model
        • 3D Models typically have an icon of two arrows creating a sphere on them3d model icon
        • If a 3D model is not a required element of the graded file, we recommend deleting it. Your file size will be dramatically reduced 
          Animated image demonstrating a 3d model in a spreadsheet.
      4. Check for a formula that was accidentally filled to the bottom of the spreadsheet rather than the bottom of a range
        Animated image demonstrating trailing formula on a spreadsheet.
      5. You can quickly highlight the extra cells with the formula by selecting the first unnecessary cell, using the shortcut keys Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow, which will highlight the remainder of the column, and then pressing Delete