Add, Move, Edit, & Delete Modules

Last updated on September 21, 2026

Modules serve as distinct sections of your course, and can be organized by unit, theme, week, or any method you choose for organization. During your course, you may find the need to rearrange, add, edit, or remove a module altogether to keep the content updated and correct.

Note: The course shell provided to you will be populated with a sample module to simplify the course building process in Canvas. We encourage you to duplicate and edit this sample module, inserting your materials as necessary. View our tutorial, Blueprint: Sample Module Overview, for more guidance.

Directions

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Access Modules

1. Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub.
2. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page.
3. Click Canvas from the menu options that appear.
4. Log in to your Canvas Account.
5. Select the Course you’d like to work in.
6. Click Modules from the course navigation menu on the left side.

Add a Module

1. Click the + Module button on the top right of the Modules page.
2. Enter a Name for your module in the Module Name Field.
   • Note: you may choose to add prerequisites or timing requirements to your modules that prevent them from being open until these conditions are met. For more detail, refer to the spotlight, Prerequisites, Requirements, and Locking in Canvas Modules.
3. Click Add Module at the bottom right of the panel.
   • For guidance on adding content to your module, view our tutorial, Add Content to Modules.

Duplicate a Module

Duplicating a module will create a copy of the module and any content in the module.

1. Locate the Module you wish to duplicate.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Duplicate. The duplicate module will appear directly under the original, and will be titled, “[Original Module Name] Copy.”
   • Note: Modules containing Classic Quizzes (empty rocket icon) or External Tools (such as GoReact or Hypothesis) can not be duplicated.

Move a Module

Method One – Select Location

1. Locate the Module you want to move.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Move Module.
4. Select the Location you want to move the module to from the drop-down menu.
   • If you selected Before or After, select the Module you want the module to appear before or after in the Item Select drop-down menu.
5. Click Move.

Method Two – Drag and Drop

1. Locate the Module you want to move.
2. Click and Hold the Eight Dots (two vertical lines of four) to the left of the module title.
3. Drag and Drop the Module to the new location.

Edit a Module

These steps allow you to change the Module name, add prerequisites or requirements, or assign it to only specific students.

1. Locate the Module you want to edit.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Edit.
4. Adjust any Module settings you wish to change.
5. Click Save at the bottom right of the panel.

Move Contents from a Module

1. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
2. To move all items in the module to another module:
   • Click Move Contents to move all items in the module to another module.
   • Select the Module that you want to move content to from the Modules drop-down menu.
   • Select where in the module you want the items placed in the Place drop-down menu.
   • Click the Move button.
3. To move a single item from one module to another module:
   • Click the eight dot array to the left of an item name.
   • Drag and drop the item to a new location.

Delete a Module

1. Locate the Module you would like to delete.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click OK if prompted by your browser.

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