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Moving Modules and Content in Canvas
Moving Modules and Content in Canvas

Moving Modules and Content in Canvas

Date
May 21, 2025
Type
KB
Owner
Alex D'AdamoJoel Vanner
Tags
CanvasCanvas Faculty & StaffCanvas Modules

You can drag a module, or the items in a module, to rearrange them.

  1. Hover your mouse over the 8 dotted handle on the left of a module or an item in a module, and then click and drag to rearrange.
An assignment in Canvas. To the left of the assignment is two columns of four dots, representing a handle. The caption reads “Drag to reorder or move item to another module.”
  1. You can also move a module, or the items in a module, by selecting the three dots to the right of an item and then selecting “Move to…”
A dropdown menu in Canvas with several options. At the top is a green checkmark icon followed by three dots. The menu includes options for "Edit", "Assign To...", "Duplicate", and "Move to..." with "Move to..." being highlighted in dark blue, indicating it is currently selected.

Then, select what module and where in the module you’d like to move it.

Dialog box for moving a module item in Canvas. The box shows options to select a destination module from a dropdown menu (currently showing 'Faculty Canvas Resources') and placement options (currently showing 'At the Top'). The dialog includes Cancel and Move buttons at the bottom.
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