What does this message mean (when I'm copying a module from one semester to another)?

[BethCS]

"Importing the same course content more than once will overwrite any existing content in the course."

So for example, this semester (spring 2025), I'm copying modules over from the same class last semester (fall 2024). If I choose to copy them a second time (into a fall 2025 class), how will that affect my content?

[Chris_Hofer]

Hi @BethCS ...

I think the information within this Guide will be of help to you.  Check out the information in the light blue box at the top of the Guide and also the information under the heading "View Content Import Warning Message" about 2/3 down the page.

How do I copy content from another Canvas course u... - Instructure Community - 1012

I hope this will be of help to you!

[James · Accepted solution]

@Chris_Hofer gave you the link to the official documentation.

The short version is that it's talking about if you import the same content into the same Canvas course multiple times. Assuming that SP25 and FA25 are different Canvas courses, then it's perfectly okay to copy FA24 into SP25 and FA25. It's even okay to copy the content into multiple SP25 courses (if there were multiple courses).

[BethCS]

Thanks, James! The popup message really isn't clear, so I appreciate your explanation.