[ARCHIVED] Changing the kind of page

[HollyT]

If a page is already created as a submission, can I change it to a discussion? Or do I have to make a brand new page any time I want to change the type of "page" it is?

[Bobby2]

HI @HollyT I'm trying to read between the lines here. 

Have you got a module made up of pages and you would like to add discussions to it? Or change the content of a page to become a discussion topic? 

Either of those possibilities have the ability to be changed. 

This guide will help you to edit an existing module

• How do I edit a module?

And a guide on how to edit existing module items:

• How do I edit module items?

Sing out if you need a hand. 

[HollyT]

Thanks for the reply!

So for example, there is an existing page which is a "submission" only. I would like to turn it into a "discussion" with back and forth between students. Or maybe use a "quiz" page content but not actually assign the quiz - just using it as a regular "page". Really any change from one format to another - like you can do in power point for example. I know I can create a new discussion or page or whatever in the module, and then cut and paste info from one place to the new one, but I was hoping there was an easier way. 

Does that make more sense?

Thanks!

[Chris_Hofer]

Hello there, @HollyT ...

You cannot change the "type" of page from one thing to another.  For example, if you have created an "Assignment" for your course, you cannot change it from an "Assignment" to a "Page" or a "Discussion" ... while at the same time maintaining the content within.  As you've correctly indicated, you will need to make a brand new page of whatever "type" you need...and then copy/paste the contents from the existing page to your new page...whether it is a new "Page", "Assignment", "Discussion", "Quiz", etc.

Hope this helps a bit.  Let Community members know if you have any other questions about this...thanks!  Take care, stay safe, and be well.