[ARCHIVED] How do I prevent files from automatically publishing?

[j-drogos]

Hello,

Whenever I upload a file within a module, that file is automatically published, which could create problems.  Additionally, if I unpublish the module - upload the new file - unpublish the new file - the publish the entire module - everything is published again! 

I want to make sure students don't see anything they shouldn't.

Thanks,

Justin

[yumia_hobbs]

Hi Justin,

You may want to try adding the files in the actual Files page first, then adding them to the modules. Adding them in the Files page first gives you the option to unpublish them before adding it to the module. If you unpublish them in files, they will continue to be unpublished when you add them to modules. You can then publish them as you like. 

[j-drogos · Accepted solution]

Thank you for your comment.

I was already adding them in Files first, but I wasnt aware they could be unpiblished in Files. I have the Files page hidden, but Ill have to find the unpublish option when uploading.

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Justin Drogos PT, DPT

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Instructor

Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences

Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics Center

Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University

Neuroimaging & Motor Control Lab

TEL: 312-503-3255<tel:312-503-3255>

FAX: 312-908-0741<tel:312-908-0741>

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[RequiredField]

Create a folder, unpublish it, and upload files within that folder. Anything within an unpublished folder won't be visible until the outer-most folder is published. I've been using this to upload (and then schedule) assignment solutions.

A question for Canvas: do students receive a notification when files are uploaded within an unpublished folder? If they do, please consider adding options for uploading unpublished files. Thanks.