Why can't students reply to my Canvas announcements? (Instructors)

Canvas allows faculty to determine whether or not students can comment on their announcements. 

Allow Comments on a New Announcement

1. Select Announcements from the course navigation.
2. Select +Announcement.
3. Enter the title and announcement text.
4. Under the Options heading, check Allow users to comment.
5. Select Save to send the announcement.

Allow Comments on an Existing Announcement

1. Select Announcements from the course navigation.
2. Click on the announcement title.
3. Select Edit.
4. Under the Options heading, check Allow users to comment.
5. Select Save to update the announcement settings.